Technical Writer Security Clearance

Position: Technical Writer with Security Clearance
McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) is seeking a Technical Writer to support the Maintenance and Process Publications functional areas at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport. The candidate will be part of a cross functional team responsible for managing, revising, and distributing technical documentation to the United States Navy. Due to the complex subject matter of the documentation, strict attention to detail is required.

The candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, schedule driven environment, and, be able to handle multiple projects with variable outcomes. Responsibilities will include:
• Editing and proofing technical documentation to support change requests and revisions while ensuring all DoD and Military standards are followed.

• Collaborating with engineers, technicians and subject matter experts to write, edit and distribute technical manuals.

• Assisting in the conversion and migration of the current technical manual library from desktop publishing software to the Navy standard of XML/S1000D.

• Attending bi-weekly Document Review Boards to support the entire document change process including providing Publications feedback on change requests and generating redline packets from approved changes. Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree

• Eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy

• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat Pro

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications

• Able to quickly learn new tools and applications

• Able to work independently or as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using PTC Arbortext Editor

• Experience with DoD maintenance or publications

• Experience with XML and S1000D

• Experience with MIL-STD-38784 and MIL-STD-24784