Junior Technical Writer Job at Acara Solutions, Manassas, VA

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  • Acara Solutions
  • Manassas, VA

Job Description


ACARA Solutions and our client in Manassas, VA have a contract to direct hire position available

Jr. Technical Writer 

Recent College grads with an English Major encouraged to !

Technical writing a big plus but not a must have

This position is a contract to direct hire (client can hire you at any time after 90 days as a direct employee)

Duties Responsibilities:

  • Directing and assisting procedure development, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a Lab environment and onboard US Navy Submarines.
  • Provide input and comments during reviews of draft and preliminary MIP/MRCs as needed.
  • Validate and test, procedures during testing events in the lab, often requiring shift work to complete.
  • Develop operations and maintenance procedures for incorporation into electronic technical manuals using engineering source documents and gathering materials from engineering teams.
  • Support provisioning technical data packages for AN/BYG-1.
  • Develops training using MS Office products to support operations and maintenance training of the AN/BYG 1.
  • Use sound configuration management principles to ensure document configuration management is maintained.
  • Applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
  • Develops electronic technical manuals to support O-Level operations and maintenance using principles of agile development.
  • Have a clear understanding of the agile roles and the agile mindset for rapid product development and validation.
  • Have an understanding of JIRA/DOORS or some repository of standards and requirements 
  • Job may involve some travel to support Navy customers, which will be performed onboard naval vessels in port and at sea.
  • Preferred Skills
  • Experience with HTML, XHTML, and XML.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products (including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
  • Ability to research unfamiliar technology well enough to describe and summarize for an end-user; must be comfortable asking questions and collaborating with SMEs.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.

Job Requirements

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Technology. 
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in submarine fleet logistic support including the fleet introduction, installation, test, operation, and life cycle. 
  • Minimum 4 years of experience with XHMTL, HTML, or XML.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
  • Minimum 4 years of experience with technical competence in the setup, monitoring and documentation of experiments and lab equipment.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience with AN/BYG-1 combat systems and a computerized and computer-controlled combat system which closely resembles the AN/BYG-1 system in complexity, operation, maintenance approach and installation.

Preferred Skills:

  • Ability to research unfamiliar technology well enough to describe and summarize for an end-user.
  • Must be comfortable asking questions and collaborating with SMEs.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Shows initiative and professionally executes projects with little direction.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development.
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.

Additional Information:

  • Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
  • Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15.  A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Shift work,

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