Technical Writer

About the Role Cape Fox subsidiary, Kwaan Tech, LLC, is seeking a highly organized and motivated Technical Writer to join our team in support of a NAVSEA Naval Shipyard Support Office (NSSO) client. This role requires strong knowledge of technical documentation, configuration management, and Navy shipyard processes, developing process manuals, agreements, and corporate documentation, while providing technical writing and configuration control management, and developing documentation for process improvement initiatives and metrics reporting. This position is contingent upon award.

What You'll Do

• Create and publish technical documentations and manuals
• Collect and interpret technical data or information and coordinates layout for publication
• Provide technical writing expertise including configuration control management for corporate documentation
• Develop and maintain Advanced Industrial Management - Next Generation (AIM-NG) Process Manuals
• Develop Memorandum of Agreements/Understandings (MOA/MOUs), Performance Based Agreements (PBAs), NAVSEA letters, and other agreements/documentation
• Coordinate internal and external reviews of AIM-NG chapters to gain consensus and approval among the shipyard maintenance community
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Technical Documentation for all task areas
• Prepare meeting minutes, action plans, notes, and out-brief materials
• Travel up to 10% may be required
• Support development of Technical Reports including metrics packages and data analytics documentation
• Support ISD team with presentations, SharePoint content, and Teams channel documentation
• Maintain business process and requirements maps including "As Is" state documentation

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or related field
• At least 3 years of experience with configuration management processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and documentation management systems
• Active Secret Security Clearance required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice to Have

• Master’s Degree in related field
• At least 8 years of experience in technical documentation
• 4 – 7 years of experience in technical writing or documentation management
• Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs
• Familiarity with Naval Shipyard processes and documentation standards
• Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) or similar certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 USD per year
• Benefits include company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as a 401K with company match.