Operational / Technical Documentation Specialist

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We are seeking an experienced Operational / Technical Documentation Specialist to develop, maintain, and support operational and technical documentation for Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS), submarine weapon systems, and other mission-critical defense platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience translating technical and engineering requirements into clear, accurate documentation supporting system operations, maintenance, training, and fleet readiness.

💼What You'll Do

• Develop, edit, maintain, and update operational, technical, and user documentation.

• Translate engineering and system requirements into clear procedures, manuals, and user guidance.

• Develop and maintain operational, maintenance, casualty, and corrective maintenance procedures.

• Ensure documentation accuracy, consistency, configuration control, and compliance with applicable standards.

• Support documentation for system operations, maintenance, training, targeting, and readiness activities.

• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, fleet personnel, and subject matter experts.

• Maintain documentation repositories and incorporate engineering and operational changes.

• Develop reports, presentations, procedures, and documentation packages using Microsoft Office applications.

🧠What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, scientific, or related discipline; OR

  • 4+ years of relevant technical documentation experience; OR

  • Prior U.S. Navy operational experience.

• Active Secret clearance or a Secret clearance held within the last two years.

• Experience developing and maintaining technical, operational, maintenance, or user documentation.

• Strong technical writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear operational guidance.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience supporting military, weapons, combat, or other complex technical systems.

• Ability to manage multiple documentation efforts and work effectively with technical and operational teams.

⭐Bonus Points

• Prior U.S. Navy submarine or strategic weapons experience.

• Experience supporting Strategic Weapons Systems documentation.

• Familiarity with SSBN operations, missile or weapons control systems, fleet procedures, and maintenance documentation.

• Knowledge of configuration management and fleet documentation standards.