Secret-Cleared Senior Technical Writer bei Terrestris Global Solutions

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Senior Level Technical Writer to support the U.S. Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), Surface Advanced Warfighting School (SAWS) in San Diego, CA.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Senior Level Technical Writer at Terrestris do?

As the Senior Level Technical Writer will provide expert-level documentation and editorial support to the Surface Advanced Warfighting School (SAWS) by developing, refining, and maintaining high-quality written materials that support advanced naval training, tactical development, and doctrine refinement for surface warfare operations. You will collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), instructors, and leadership to translate complex warfighting concepts and strategies into clear, concise, and mission-focused documentation.

What does a typical day look like for the Senior Level Technical Writer?

You will:

• Provide updates to include review, update, anddevelopment of Tactical Memorandum (TACMEMO), Tactical Bulletins (TACBUL),Tactical Notes (TACNOTE), Tactical Advisory Messages (TAMs) and Fleet AdvisoryMessages (FAMs).
• Review, update, and, when required, provide input onJoint Publications (JPs), Navy Warfare Publications (NWPs), and Navy Tactics,Techniques and Procedures (NTTP), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Concept ofEmployment (CONEMP), and other Requirement documents in accordance with listedreferences; to include Navy Tactical Reference Publications (NTRP) inaccordance with listed references.
• Monitor the progress of publication projects throughall phases of publication (as applicable) including: Front End Analysis (FEA),content creation, editing, approval, and distribution in the publicationproject database.
• Research information from ships’ battle bills, navalmessages, combat system/equipment configuration manuals, validated and approvedtactics, as well as data provided by technical specialists and validated fleetreview comments to ensure they are compliant with existing directives and areconsistent and clear.
• Write and/or edit each publication that is presentedfor review/update for its intended audience, including rewriting text to ensuretactical/technical information is clear, correct, and succinct, andclassification markings are in accordance with prescribed guidelines, ensuringthe author’s meaning and intent are preserved while following writing andeditorial policies, practices, and procedures established by the N5Directorate, and NRTP 1-01.
• Provide recommendations on the most effective methodof presentation (e.g., figures, tables, and listings) as part of thereview/editing process.
• Use your knowledge and experience in the applicablewarfare area to develop and clarify content with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs),to include Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTIs), and other stakeholders asappropriate.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently without sponsorship.
• An Active Secret Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• A Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing,or related field.
• A Minimum of (5) years of recent experience developing highquality graphics for presentations.
• A Minimum of (5) years of recent proficiency with Adobe softwaresuch as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, and Premiere or equivalentcomputer programs.
• A Minimum of (5) years of recent experience, either teaching ordeveloping BMD or IAMD related doctrine or tactics, techniques and procedures(TTP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the abilityto tailor messaging to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel),Adobe Acrobat, and content management systems.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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