Senior Technical Writer
BAE Systems
**Job Description**
BAE Systems is seekingan experienced Technical Writer and Project Coordinatorto support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system.The candidate needs to be a detail-oriented self-starter who can work collaboratively with engineering teams, peers, leadership, and customers to successfully deliver clear, concise, and accurate products ensuring compliance with government and military standards such as MIL-STD-40051 and Navy standards such as SECNAVINST 5210.16.Products developed will support weapons systems development, technical assessments, and operational readiness, and can include SOPs, white papers, executive briefings, and contract deliverables. The candidate will also provide general project-management-related support across various programs and efforts.
Key responsibilities of the Technical Writer/Project Coordinator include, but are not limited to:
+ Format, edit, and maintain technical documentation, ensuring compliance with required contractual/government/military standards
+ Support configuration management and version control of documents
+ Assist with preparing deliverables for contract milestones and audits
+ Monitor and track progress of document development and approvals to ensure alignment with planned timelines
+ Maintain document repositories and ensure accessibility for authorized personnel
+ Maintain high quality standards for deliverables, consistently producing professional and polished documents
+ Support training and communication strategies ensure smooth end-user transitions to new processes and/or systems
+ Support Technical Program Managers by:
+ Tracking action items
+ Updating status reports and schedules
+ Scheduling and supporting meetings
+ Capturing and distributing meeting minutes
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**and the U.S. Navy s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)**
Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program s inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapons System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and as the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation s nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.
As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems, PLC, which provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.
**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
+ Bachelor's Degree in business, communications/English, engineering, or other related field
+ 4 years of experience as a technical writer supporting large programs, preferably Department of War or US Navy
+ Experience supporting project teams of varying size and scope
+ Familiarity with engineering disciplines such as systems engineering
+ Exceptional attention to detail, especially regarding grammar and punctuation, with the ability to convey complicated topics in a simple manner
+ Highly proficient in editing and project tools as well as document repositories (Adobe Acrobat, MS Office Suite, Sharepoint, Confluence, and Jira)
**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
+ CAPM certification
+ CPTC certification
+ Knowledge of US Navy documentation standards
+ Experience supporting US Navy SSP Strategic Weapons System
**Pay Information**
Full-Time Salary Range: $81156 - $137964
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
**Senior Technical Writer**
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