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KBR Technical Publications Writer in Sterling Heights, Michigan

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Technical Publications Writer

Join the 28,000-strong, global KBR Team in delivering technology solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. KBR is a Great Places to Work certified company offering fulfilling careers, exceptional employee experience, and compelling, competitive rewards. Our culture is driven by collaboration, transparency, mutual respect, and shared purpose.

KBR is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Technical Publications Writer familiar with using the standard Preparation of Digital Technical Information for Page-Based Technical Manuals (TMs), MIL-STD-40051-2D, for creating and maintaining technical documentation for military equipment, systems, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Research, develop, and/or update content for printed manuals, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), I-types, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) documents, illustrations, and parts breakdown manuals using software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Arbortext, and/or Oxygen XML Editor.

  • Prepare written documents following standard guidelines for US Army technical publications using S1000D publisher, coordinate layout and organization of documentation.

  • Analyzes standard contractual documents, technical data, customer usage data, and related reports for assigned contracts to develop required technical publications.

  • Experience coordinating graphics development to prepare technical publication graphics and illustrated parts breakdown/exploded view diagrams for uploading into the NPA graphics storage area.

  • Gather and research technical information, including engineering and development information, for use in documentation activities.

  • Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style.

  • Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports.

  • Coordinates technical publication activities with internal/external customers.

  • Provides activity and status reports to management.

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years related experience. In lieu of formal education, 10 years of experience in the Technical Publications field, preferably U.S. Army.

  • Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a Security Clearance.

  • Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have knowledge and understanding of U.S. Army Technical Publication functions using U.S. Army practices and guidelines.

  • Experience with the preparation of varied types of technical documentation for ground combat and watercraft systems which provide technical guidance for the operation, evaluation, maintenance, and repair parts support.

  • Preferred knowledge working with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office Suite software, and XML development authoring applications.

    KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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