Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GovCIO provides advanced technology solutions and digital services for the federal government. The company is seeking a Drafter/Technical Writer to provide SolidWorks and AutoCAD drafting support for the Navy's Fleet Submarine Very Low and Low-Frequency Broadcast Engineering Support team. The role involves creating and editing technical publications, translating complex technical information, developing visual materials, conducting research, and maintaining publication records.
Responsibilities
- Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials
- Translates complex data into user-friendly text for print and electronic publications, such as technical journals, user and training manuals, government proposals, websites and podcasts
- Gathers information through research, statistical reports and interviews with technical staff
- Develops cataloging systems, and maintains records, files, electronic media and archiving of information for publications
- Assists in preparing material for technical seminars and business forums. May be called upon to assist in technical or business presentations in such meetings as business or customer needs require
- Selects or recommends use of layouts, graphics, drawings, tables, exhibits, illustrations, charts, or storyboards to amplify or clarify publications objectives
Skills
- High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience)
- Clearance Required: SECRET
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience drafting/illustrating in the electronics field, to include: computerized drafting applications, digital imaging techniques, use of AutoCAD, planning and preparing graphic presentations of complex items
- Experience with DoD processes and procedures
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