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Senior Technical Writer

Astrion
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Bedford
Dec 09, 2024
Overview

Senior Techncial Writer

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Techncial Writer to support the Base Information Transport Infrastructure (BITI) program, which is within the C3I and Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI) and located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

WORK LOCATION: Hanscom, AFB, MA

JOB STATUS: Full-Time; salaried; Hybrid

CLEARANCE: MUST have an active US security clearance

RESPONSBILITIES:

  • Obtaining, analyzing, and selecting the pertinent information
  • Determining the most logical and effective sequence of the narrative.
  • Determining the overall length and tone based on the objectives, the medium, and the audience
  • Writing the material
  • Consulting on or selecting illustrative material.
  • Preparing the material for publication.
  • Write technical direction on product announcements, marketing brochures, advertisements, and marketing specifications.
  • Meet with customer representatives, vendors, system engineers, and program managers to establish technical specifications.
  • Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples.
  • Create user documentation for a variety of material, including how-to guides and instruction manuals.
  • Prepare charts, graphs, or forms to go along with rough drafts.
  • Ensure document contents follow required formats.
  • Write clear and concise policies and procedures.
  • Ensure consistency of wording among multiple documents.
  • Create table of contents and cite sources.
  • Maintain electronic library or all signed documents and final presentations.
  • Provide updates and different editions as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors degree and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 5 of which must be in the DoD.
  • Technical writing experience within the Department of Defense relative to the C3I&N systems environment
  • Excellent writing skills and strong command of the English language, including grammar
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work well with other organizations and personnel with disparate backgrounds
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Strong technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Experience in MS Office software, including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint required
  • Experience in MS Project and MS Access preferred.
  • MUST have an active US security clearance.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salaries
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Professional development allotment
  • Multiple healthcare benefits packages
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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