Technical Writer

501332 Technical Writer 

Work Location:  Huntsville, AL

Schedule:  Full Time

Relocation Assistance: Negotiable

IronMountain Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer responsible for analyzing, developing, creating, and updating Extensible Markup Language (XML) for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) and/or page-based technical publications. The position will include, but not be limited to, conducting research and analysis of provided source data and interpret data into usable XML for use in UH-60 technical publications. The position will ensure that technical publications comply with required specifications and/or military standards and will work with equipment specialists, illustrators, engineers, customers, and team members to produce the UH-60 IETMs. Must work cohesively with publication team and government customers.

Job Duties:

• Ensure that technical publications comply with required specifications and/or military standards (MIL-STD-40051-1A, MIL-STD-40051-1B, MIL-STD-63029, MIL-STD-38784, MIL-HDBK-1222, MIL-HBK-2361, etc.):
  • Ability to convert source data to updated Military Standards (MIL-STD).
  • Ability to convert source data in various formats (Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML), Word Document, Portable Document Format (PDF), etc.) to XML. Proficiency with Arbortext Editor, Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS), and UltraEdit software is required.
  • Provide quality, accurate, and timely XML electronic data integration and analysis. Comply with internal processes and procedures to ensure quality control. Utilize configuration management software and comply with configuration management processes to maintain historical documentation.
• Ability to comply with Statement of Work (SOW), schedules, and unique H-60 program procedures and requirements.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills (memorandum, briefs, familiarization with Department of Defense (DoD) policy).
• Must have the ability to work well in a team environment, be a self-starter, be detail oriented, and possess good organizational skills.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.
• 10% travel required.

Education and General Experience:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with 8 years’ experience or a High School Diploma with 12 years related experience.
• Must possess experience, education, or training in reviewing technical, logistical and maintenance documentation.
• Performance in implementing the training and sustainment of weapon systems and associated support equipment highly desired.
• Ability to write, brief, and interact with military and civilian personnel to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a significant and respectful manner.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and pay close attention to detail.     

Clearance Requirements:  Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Level Security Clearance.  

IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/SVDOSB