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Technical Editor/Writer

@ Engineering Services Network
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Ventura, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:authoring documents, coordinating timelines, reviewing content
Requirements Summary:High school diploma; 3+ years with FrameMaker, Acrobat Pro; XML/HTML/PDF production; DoD SECRET clearance preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Office, XML, HTML, PDF, SGML, S1000D
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Founded in 1995, ESN is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). ESN delivers trusted solutions that support our nation's defense. For more than two decades, we have been providing our military and government customers with mission-critical services including engineering and technical support, strategic and program management, testing and evaluation, operations support, and information technology. We are committed to proven, repeatable corporate quality management processes and are certified CMMI Maturity Level III - Services & ISO 9001:2015.

We are seeking a Technical Editor/Writer.

This role is located on-site in Ventura, CA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

ESN is seeking a Technical Editor/Writer to join our engineering team to generate, update and maintain U.S. Navy Combat System Technical Capabilities and Limitations documentation for multiple ship classes. Responsibilities include:

  • Engaged in the performance of authoring Combat Systems Capabilities and Limitations (C&L) projects for US and FMS AEGIS Combat Systems to include associated weapons systems.
  • Review technical/tactical documentation and assess relevancy to be included in a C&L project
  • Provide insight into the development and management of technical processes, policies, procedures and operational schedules necessary for providing C&L to the fleet.
  • Coordinate within a team environment to define, develop, plan, and execute timelines for development and completion of C&L projects.
  • Experience/knowledge of Aegis Weapon System (AWS) and/or SPY 1 Radar - high priority.
  • Taking red-line/draft materials from engineers and updating integrated text and graphics content for complex, multi-volume technical documents. 

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience using various production software (Adobe Acrobat Pro, FrameMaker, etc.).
  • Formal training on FrameMaker helpful.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Required Skills:
    • Applicants must be very familiar with FrameMaker and creating/maintaining complex publications or documents.
    • Must have experience authoring in both XML and non-XML, and delivering in standard electronic formats (XML, HTML and PDF) and in hardcopy.
    • Strong computer skills with solid understanding of MS Office.
    • Able to learn quickly, organize concepts and materials, share knowledge, and speak effectively.
    • Experience with configuring FrameMaker and resolving problems or issues that arise within the team using the software.
    • Establishing and administering a FrameMaker-based site for collaboration within the team. Knowledge of SGML/XML/S1000D.
  • Helpful but not required skills: 
    • Knowledge or experience of US Navy AEGIS and/or Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) systems.
    • Knowledge of various XML editing or online document management system software.

Security Clearance:

  • Applicant must hold an active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET personnel security clearance. 

Clearance Requirement