Technical Writer (UHPO)

Who We Are: AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research, Cyber, C5ISR, Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.

The Position: We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of a Technical Writer, supporting Utility Helicopter Program Office (UHPO).

The Location: Redstone Arsenal, AL

The Work Environment: On-Site.

The Description:

The incumbent will:

• Serve as a Publications Specialist with duties that involve analyzing, developing, creating, and updating Extensible Markup Language (XML) for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) and/or page based technical publications.
• The position will include, but not be limited to, conducting research and analysis of provided source data and interpret data into usable XML for use in UH-60 technical publications.
• Ensure that technical publications comply with required specifications and/or military standards.
• Work with equipment specialists, illustrators, engineers, customers, and team members to produce the UH-60 IETMs.
• Clear and concise communication within a cohesive team environment is required.
• Analyze, develop, create and update Extensible Markup Language (XML) for Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) and/or page based technical publications.
• Ensure that technical publications comply with required specifications and/or military standards (MIL-STD-40051-1A, MIL-STD-40051-1B, MIL-STD-63029, MIL-STD-38784, MIL-HDBK-1222, MIL-HBK-2361, etc.).
• Ability to convert source data to updated Military Standards. Ability to convert source data in various formats (Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML), Word Documents, PDFs, etc. ) to XML.
• Proficiency with Arbortext Editor, Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS), and UltraEdit software is required.
• Provide quality, accurate, and timely XML electronic data integration and analysis.
• Comply with internal processes and procedures to ensure quality control.
• Utilize configuration management software and comply with configuration management processes to maintain historical documentation.
• Ability to comply with Statement of Work (SOW), schedules, and unique H-60 program procedures/ requirements.
• Must work cohesively with publication team and government customers.
• Ability to perform peer reviews, tabletop reviews, validations, and verifications. Actively participate in all meetings.

Education & Experience:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance, required.
• High School Diploma with one (1) year of related experience.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task; prioritize internal and external tasks/projections.

Desired Experience:

• Logistics
• Manage and operate applicable automated databases.
• Review/analyze technical data.

Travel:

• On some occasions, the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, travel may be required.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage
• Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401k Retirement Plans
• Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Incentive Programs, Awards and Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation
• Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support
• Referral Program
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Norton Life Lock
• HSA and FSA plans

The specific program and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, Full or Part-time status, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations concerning Affirmative action and workplace equal opportunity. In further detail, AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not discriminate in employment decisions (to include applicants and employees) based on race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, takes affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of employment. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not take adverse employment actions against applicants and employees for asking about, discussing, or sharing information about their pay or the pay of their co-workers.

If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position with AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, through its online applicant system, please contact AM Pierce & Associates Human Resources Department at (240) 718-3800 or email us at [email protected].

If your background meets the qualifications of the position, please submit your resume and salary requirements to [email protected] or apply online.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, verifies employment eligibility through E-Verify.

This is a non-management position.