Technical Writer II

Looking for an opportunity to work with a talented team and expand your experience in Logistics?

SSI needs to add a Technical Writer to support the China Lake community across many different weapons systems.

The mission of NAWCWD is to provide the Armed Forces with effective and affordable integrated warfare systems and life-cycle support to ensure battle space dominance. NAWCWD operates the Navy’s largest Western Land and Sea Range Test and Evaluation Complex which is used to verify and validate proof of concepts to operationally fielded capabilities by applying new technologies and performing Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), including logistics and in-service support for guided missiles, free-fall weapons, targets, crew systems, and electronic warfare systems.

Primary Functions: 

• In this capacity, the Technical Writer revises or writes material that is mostly standardized for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery, weapons systems, and other equipment.
• The incumbent receives assignment and technical information from a supervisor or senior writer, may be provided notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details, and may observe production, developmental or experimental activities to expand or verify the provided operating procedures and details.
• This worker accesses manufacturers' catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment, may have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
• This writer organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, may maintain records and files of work and revisions, may select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication, and arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material.

If this aligns with your experience and sounds like it is the career path you wish to progress, these are the requirements to be considered for this position:

Education/Experience/Skills:

• 5 years work experience supporting weapons systems.

Must possess a valid California driver’s license.  U.S. Citizenship and must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance required for hire, and to be maintained throughout employment. All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

CONTINGENT OFFER

This position is contingent upon contract award and is anticipated to start in February of 2023.

What You Can Expect from Us

• Positive Office environment
• Professional and knowledgeable team and leadership
• Business Office hours

What's In It for Me?

• Competitive salary
• Great benefits, including: 
  • Company-subsidized PPO Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • 11 Paid Holidays per year
  • Education Assistance
  • Company-subsidized Corporate Fitness Program
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Company-paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance with an option to increase coverage.
  • Company-paid Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible hours
• Opportunities for on-the-job training

What Your Experience Working for Us Will Be Like

Ask any of our employees and they will tell you SSI is a great place to work with an upbeat and positive culture. We take pride in our work to continuously improve on our performance in a manner that enhances the mission of the agencies we serve while expanding opportunities for our employees and our company.

What You'll Enjoy About Where We're Located

We are located one hour north of Los Angeles in the heart of Ventura County, a relaxing and diverse community conveniently located near The Collection shopping center, beaches, hiking, and restaurants.

About Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI)

Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI), is an award-winning, 20-year government contracting agency focused on the areas of logistics, engineering, management, and information technology. SSI is a growing organization committed to exceeding customer expectations, to continually improving all products, services, and processes, and to perform all work with the commitment to upholding the highest standards and ethics.

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