Technical Writer - Full-time

Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA 
Telework: 40% Telework/60% On-site
Clearance: Secret  (US Citizenship Required) 
Experience: Mid-Level
Number of Openings: 1
Funding Status: Funded
Salary Range: $72,000-$85,000 (Please see below for more info on salary) 

Technical Writer

SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are looking for an experienced Technical Writer to join our team and provide  technical editor and document custodial duties in support of system engineering of a tactical weapons system.

This position will provide support to a system engineering team in the development, editing, maintenance, and custodial duties of engineering documents. This includes a large HCI design specification document, CONEMPs, Interface Responsibility Status Report (IRSR), and other technical documents. Duties include using Microsoft Office suite applications and Adobe to incorporate track changes (text and images) into the master HCI design specification document, coordinating with stakeholders to receive IRSR updates and incorporating the updates into the IRSR, ensuring accuracy and consistency in documents to include formatting, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and acronyms, verifying document accuracy, and recording/tracking revisions to technical documents.

The position requires working at a SimVentions office 3 days a week with the ability to telework 2 days a week.

Responsibilities: 

• Incorporate track changes (text and images) into the master HCI design specification document ensuring accuracy, formatting, and correct grammar/punctuation/spelling are maintained
• Utilize Jira and TCAP (i.e., SharePoint site) to review and track Change Request (CR) and Candidate Change Package (CCP) changes for incorporation into the HCI design specification
• Collaborate with engineers to clarify CR and CCP changes for incorporation into the HCI design specification
• Coordinate with stakeholders to receive IRSR updates
• Update and maintain the IRSR (this is a Word document) to include incorporating updates received from stakeholders
• Verify IRSR document accuracy against contractual requirements, previous reports, and data sources working with all members of the technical team and sponsors
• Create and update PowerPoint slides to be used at IRSR meetings that are held once every two months
• Adjudicate comments and incorporate updates into technical documents based on reviews
• Collaborate with government customer to develop and maintain schedule for revision cycle of technical documents, such as the HCI Design Specification and IRSR
• Create, update, modify, and maintain other technical documents as needed
• Attend technical meetings
• Occasionally record meeting minutes, meeting attendance, and present PowerPoint slides
• Report weekly activity
• Maintain classified and unclassified IT system access

Requirements:

• United States Citizenship
• 3+ years of experience in the preparation, writing, formatting, and editing of technical documents or other work-related experience demonstrating an understanding and ability to prepare technical documents and reports
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite, including the use of Style Guides and Slide Masters
• Attention to details and following established processes

Preferred Skills & Experience:  

• Expert in Microsoft office suite, Adobe, and other documentation applications
  
• Experience or knowledge of methods and/or applications to improve the maintenance and updating of documents
• Experience with DoD, system engineering, and/or weapon system documentation

Education:  None required but bachelor's of science degree is preferred

Clearance: A Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Travel: Travel to NSWCD at Dahlgren Naval Base, as needed 

Benefits & Compensation:  At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs. 

We offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage 
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling 
• Supplemental Benefit Program 

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.  

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $72,000-$85,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.   

Why Work for SimVentions?

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.

Get Involved in Giving Back

We believe that one of the best ways to be a well-rounded company is to have well-rounded employees, and one of the ways we encourage that is by providing a wide range of service opportunities for our team members to engage in throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.

Work with Brilliant People

At SimVentions, we don’t just hire the smartest people. We hire experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about what they do, and who benefit from the culture that we have created here.

Create Meaningful Solutions

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy benefits like:

• Impact: work on projects that directly support the defense of our nation.
• Serve: work for a company that supports its surrounding communities.
• Employee Owned: work with the best and help build YOUR company.
• Dress code: business casual. We like to be comfortable while we work.
• Healthcare: one of the best packages in the industry.
• Culture: add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Food: we have a lot of food around here.
• Family focus: work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
• Resources:  excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
• Open communication: work in an environment where your voice matters.
• Fitness/Well-being:  opportunities to participate in company sports teams and workout groups.
• Professional development: employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development plus great training options
• What you bring to the table: contribute, grow, and thrive.

Other Perks:

• Lots of employee appreciation events throughout the year
• Excellent working facilities and tools to get your job done
• Regular communication (“All-Hands”, “SimV Share”, “Imagineering Day”) to stay connected to SimV culture, stay abreast of what is happening in the company, and meet new faces while eating good food
• SimVentions sports teams and workout groups
• Employee led interest groups for personal and professional development
• What you bring to the table…

FTAC

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)