Specification Writer 4 (17801)

Description

The role is in the Strategic Deterrence Systems (SDS) division of the company's defense systems business and is based in Clearfield, UT.

You would support the Remote Visual Assessment (RVA) program as a technical editor and specification writer on a team that delivers products and services to the government.

You do not need a security clearance to start, but the clearance type is Secret.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit and maintain high-quality technical documents that support the development, rollout and delivery of products and services to the government.
• Research, write and revise user manuals, maintenance manuals, technical guides and reports, following government regulations and contract terms.
• Write and edit technical data, control file configuration, and confirm materials meet program requirements.
• Review materials for quality and check documents for errors and technical anomalies against program standards.

Requirements

• You must be a US citizen who can obtain and keep a US Government Secret security clearance.
• You need either a high school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant experience, or 2 years of experience alongside a bachelor's degree.
• You need experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• You need experience in technical writing, editing and material review.
• You must have strong writing and editing skills, including command of grammar.
• You must be detail oriented and able to spot errors and technical anomalies in documents.
• You must be self-motivated and able to work in a dynamic team.
• You must be able to conduct quality reviews of materials.
• Preferred: an active US Government Secret security clearance.
• Preferred: knowledge of DoD industry practices.
• Preferred: experience writing, reviewing and editing CDRLs and their Data Item Descriptions (DIDs).
• Preferred: basic understanding of the DoD Guide for Marking Classified Documents and of procedures for tracking, storing and cataloging classified documents.
• Preferred: familiarity with Security Classification Guides and the ability to align documents to them.
• Preferred: configuration management experience.
• Preferred: ability to mentor or instruct junior writers.
• Preferred: risk management experience.
• Preferred: knowledge and experience with the Minuteman III weapon system.

Conditions

Full-time position on a 9/80 schedule, with nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off.

Based in Clearfield, UT, with travel about 10% of the time.

Relocation assistance may be available, and a competitive relocation package may be offered.

Primary level base salary range is $57,500.00 to $95,900.00, a general guide that depends on factors such as scope of the role, experience, education, skills and market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401k and educational assistance.
• Life and disability insurance, employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
• Paid time off, company paid holidays, health and wellness resources and employee discounts.
• Savings plan access.
• Depending on the position, possible overtime, shift differential and a discretionary annual bonus on top of base pay.
• Long term incentives may be available for vice president and director roles.