Technical Writer (Remote)

Description
Work Where it Matters
Lynxnet, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Lynxnet, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Lynxnet provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Lynxnet delivers agile management solutions for large project-based programs with multiple and concurrent priorities.
As a Lynxnet employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Job Summary:
Lynxnet is hiring a remote Technical Writer to support the FORCECOM program based out of Elizabeth City, NC.
Job Responsibilities:

• Researches, writes, edits and proofreads technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures and specifications.
• Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style.
• Assists in establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations.
• Retrieves, organizes, analyzes and synthesizes subject matter and transforms it into easy-to-understand information.
• Creates or revises hardware or software product documentation, which includes installation, operation and maintenance instructions and other technical publications such as technical advisories and release notes. Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• The writer shall have an in-depth understanding of writing styles for operational procedures, instructional manuals, and student guides, preferably for military operations.
• Organizes information required for signature-ready user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.
• Performs final edits of publications, functional or system specifications, user's manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English, engineering, business, the sciences or related concentration.
• Three (3) years professional technical writing/editing experience; to include experience in federal (civilian or military) organizations.
• At least 3 years of experience:
  
  • Working with MS Word and proven ability to format large (>100 page) technical documents using authoring tools.
  • Working with MS Power Point to develop slides.
  • Implementing and managing Adobe Acrobat shared reviews with comments stored as XML files in collaborative workspaces.
  • Working with a team of subject matter experts and collecting content knowledge on government or military operations.
  • Incorporating reviewer's comments into technical documents; preferably in Microsoft SharePoint collaborative work environment.
  • Reviewing technical documents for final publishing quality and/or reviewing technical documents for concurrent review and approval at senior official/executive level.
  • Driving innovation in multiple key areas, including terminology, editorial standards, and graphics standards.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current Secret security clearance preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contract information).