Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals Writer 3

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking an Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals Writer 3 for a contract opportunity in Elkridge, MD.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field or Military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology-based sensors/systems or proven mechanical aptitude demonstrated by job experience required for grasping the maintenance part of the technical manuals.
o Ability to comprehend military specifications (experience with MIL-STD-40051 a plus).
o Proficiency with MS Office Products.
o Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat.
o Experience tagging XML documents.
o Minimum of 2 years' technical writing experience with structured authoring applications, such as Arbortext, and/or IADS viewer or other XML authoring software tools.
o Experience using Confluence/JIRA.
o Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
o Excellent attention to detail and good organizational skills.
o Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
o Self-starter and engaged team member.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Seeking a specialized IETM Technical Writer. The successful candidates will join our high-performing team in developing technical manual content for advanced Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar military systems.

Responsibilities:
o Writes, rewrites, develops technical manual content such as Operating Procedures, Maintenance procedures, troubleshooting procedures, Preventive Maintenance, to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to the military end-user.
o Oversee development of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
o Conduct quality review of materials.
o Author and publish materials in electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML).
o Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver technical manuals to varying levels of details.
o Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military specifications and standards of technical writing.
o Perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Minimum of 5 years' technical writing experience with structured authoring applications, such as Arbortext, and/or IADS viewer, or other XML authoring software tools.
o Expert knowledge of standards - XML, HTML.
o Possess and maintain DoD Secret clearance.
o Self-starter and engaged team member.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree is required.
School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:
9/80 workweek.

MISCELLANEOUS:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

Job Number: 219817
Job Location: Elkridge, MD
Rate: Up to $76.78 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 09/15/2026

Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: LaVada Pulley
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: lpulley@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com

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