Technical Writer

Lead, Technical Writer, Military Specifications

Shen Te is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. Shen Te provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Shen Te Enterprises Inc. is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

Job Title
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Lead, Technical Writing

Job Location:Tulsa, Ok.

Job Schedule:Mon – Fri.

• Proficient in Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) and/or Extensible Markup Language (XML)
• Experience authoring Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals, Technical Orders (TOs), Technical Manuals (TMs), User’s Manuals, and other related technical documents
• Knowledge of and experience writing to military specifications and standard requirements (MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-40051, MIL-DTL-38807, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong editing and proofing skills
• Capability to research and analyze detailed technical processes and extract technical information
• Ability to coordinate with engineers, customer representatives, subject matter experts, vendors, customers and technical personnel as well as internal illustration team
• Experience in project and time management and experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Adaptable to changing priorities and workloads
• Ability to format documents to meet contract requirements
• Security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) or ability to obtain security clearance

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior technical writing experience

Preferred Qualificatons

• Experience in SGML and/or XML content for DoD operation and maintenance manuals
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Frame Maker
• Experience with creating S1000D data modules and managing S1000D projects
• Understanding of IETM and Common Source Database (CSDB) development standards, best practices, and protocols

Additional Information:

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Shen Te Enterprises is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Shen Te is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

Shen Te maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.