Senior II Technical Writer (Senior II Writer/Editor)
MicroSystems Automation Group (MSAG) is small business providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Physical Solutions products and services that create value and solve complex problems since 1987. We have a rich history of working with clients to understand their business problems and leverage our technical expertise and knowledge to deliver solutions to improve business performance. Our company has a great corporate culture, and we are committed to providing the very best to our clients and employees.
This position will support our Airport Engineering Support Team. The candidate will provide design, review, and update support to advisory circular engineering briefs and other technical documentation. This position is mostly remote and supports a remote team but will require regular visits to the customer site in Washington, D.C.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Support writing, editing, and publishing associated technical documentation for artifacts, as well as provide administrative and tracking support for web-based applications.
• Work and coordinate closely with a wide variety of internal and external airports personnel.
• Perform the following Tasks:
• Organize materials and complete writing projects according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Use software tools such as Microsoft Office suite and SpecsIntact to edit, review, format, and publish nationally distributed publication products and materials, including executive memoranda, design and procedural specifications, white papers, on-line help files and tutorials, newsletters, web content, field training curriculum, and industry-wide magazine articles.
• Create and/or maintain standard templates for publications listed above.
• Select and utilize photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate published material.
• Review pre-published documents for correctness, compliance with industry accepted standards, federal government legislative and regulatory requirements, and user standards specified in Technical Orders (TOs), which must be submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for coordination/approval prior to publishing.
• Maintain document versioning/tracking requirements for publications.
• Support maintenance updates of owned/managed regulatory guidance.
• Maintain records and files of completed work, including issues and revisions.
Required Skills/Abilities
• Ability to lead project work as well as contribute as a part of a larger team.
• Well-versed in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.)
• Experience using virtual work tools, such as Teams, SharePoint recommended.
• Must be eligible to achieve Public Trust clearance.
Desired Skills/Abilities
• Instructional design experience.
• FAA experience, ideally advisory circular writing.
• Excellent MS Suite skills.
• 508 compliance experience.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in education, English, journalism, history, political science or equivalent degree.
• 15 years of relevant experience.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, communicate clearly (verbally and in writing), and use a computer, including typing and viewing a screen. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or to participate in the interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
MSAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran Find our company reviews on Glassdoor.com https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/MSAG-Reviews-E812411.htm
Full-time employees are eligible for paid company benefits, paid time off, sick leave and federal /national holiday pay.
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This position will support our Airport Engineering Support Team. The candidate will provide design, review, and update support to advisory circular engineering briefs and other technical documentation. This position is mostly remote and supports a remote team but will require regular visits to the customer site in Washington, D.C.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Support writing, editing, and publishing associated technical documentation for artifacts, as well as provide administrative and tracking support for web-based applications.
• Work and coordinate closely with a wide variety of internal and external airports personnel.
• Perform the following Tasks:
• Organize materials and complete writing projects according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Use software tools such as Microsoft Office suite and SpecsIntact to edit, review, format, and publish nationally distributed publication products and materials, including executive memoranda, design and procedural specifications, white papers, on-line help files and tutorials, newsletters, web content, field training curriculum, and industry-wide magazine articles.
• Create and/or maintain standard templates for publications listed above.
• Select and utilize photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate published material.
• Review pre-published documents for correctness, compliance with industry accepted standards, federal government legislative and regulatory requirements, and user standards specified in Technical Orders (TOs), which must be submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for coordination/approval prior to publishing.
• Maintain document versioning/tracking requirements for publications.
• Support maintenance updates of owned/managed regulatory guidance.
• Maintain records and files of completed work, including issues and revisions.
Required Skills/Abilities
• Ability to lead project work as well as contribute as a part of a larger team.
• Well-versed in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.)
• Experience using virtual work tools, such as Teams, SharePoint recommended.
• Must be eligible to achieve Public Trust clearance.
Desired Skills/Abilities
• Instructional design experience.
• FAA experience, ideally advisory circular writing.
• Excellent MS Suite skills.
• 508 compliance experience.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in education, English, journalism, history, political science or equivalent degree.
• 15 years of relevant experience.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, communicate clearly (verbally and in writing), and use a computer, including typing and viewing a screen. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or to participate in the interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
MSAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran Find our company reviews on Glassdoor.com https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/MSAG-Reviews-E812411.htm
Full-time employees are eligible for paid company benefits, paid time off, sick leave and federal /national holiday pay.
Apply Now
Apply Now