Journeyman Technical Writer

Amentum is now hiring a Journeyman Technical Writer in support of the Field, Lab and Air Integration / Experimentation / Modeling and Risk Reduction (FLAIR) office at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD and other locations. This project will provide the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Research (C5ISR) Center services to include programmatic/business management services, engineering support services, field engineering, laboratory, logistics, and acquisition / administrative support services to augment FLAIR core Government personnel and turn-key solutions to support the missions of FLAIR and its associated Managers and customers. This support will be conducted in close coordination with Government project leads within FLAIR.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write and update material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Acquire assignments from supervisor.
• Study production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
• Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
• Review manufacturers and trade catalogs, drawings, and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service.
• Study blueprints, flowcharts, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
• Organize material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
• May maintain records and files of work and revisions.
• May select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material. May assist in laying out material for publication.
• May arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material. May write speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of working experience. Will accept 5 years of additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have an Active SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a SECRET Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting C5ISR DEVCOM programs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters .