Technical Writer/Editor

Tri-County Steel, Inc. (TCS) is a woman-owned small business located in Bedford, Indiana. As a defense contractor supporting NSWC Crane for over 13 years, TCS offers a wide variety of logistics, programmatic, and engineering support services.  We need an experienced Technical Writer ready to join a fast-paced and exciting work environment.  We invite resumes from all interested parties.

Primary Purpose

This position will provide technical writing, editing, and document management support at NSWC Crane.   
 
Essential Functions

• Research, write, edit, and proofread technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures and specifications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.
• Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style. 
• Developing high-quality documentation with minimal guidance that is coherent and easy to follow, as well as complies with corresponding standard, style guide, and/or directive and meets the customers and end user’s needs. Documentation includes but is not limited to technical manuals and ordnance directives.
• Manipulating graphics, charts, diagrams, etc. to be included in documentation. 
• Editing and reviewing rough drafts for format, clarity, and adherence to editorial and government specifications. 
• Immediately communicating obstacles or issues to leadership.
• Interfacing with technical writers, multimedia personnel, ISEAs, customers, and experienced government team. 
• Performing clerical/administrative duties as assigned.
    

Experience And Skills

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University preferred.  Experience can be substituted for education.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in technical writing/editing.  Prefer experience with writing or editing military manuals.
• Proficient in desktop publishing with abilities to create and update tables, to manipulate graphics and drawings, to create and update flow charts, and to format/layout text.
• Proficient with the following programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio 
• Knowledge of proper English grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation rules to identify errors and make corrections as errors are encountered.  
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills to work with clients, team members, and management staff, including both DoD civilian, uniformed military, and contractor personnel
    

Desired Qualifications

• Hold and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level.  US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
• Flexibility to cope with dynamic high-pressure environments and short-fused or rapidly changing deadlines and prioritization
• Ability to effectively work both independently and as a collaborative team member
• Analytical problem solver with a high attention to detail
• Must be organized and process oriented 
   

Benefits

• Life, health, dental, vision, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) for eligible employees and family members
• 401(K) Plan
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Competitive salaries