Technical Writer (remote eligible)

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To ensure accurate creation of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) documents that support customer program requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for creation of ILS documents that support customer program requirements. 
• Supports the Sales department in proposal development and ILS estimates.
• Writes subcontractor statements of work and acts as subcontractor ILS liaison. 
• Performs reliability and maintainability analysis. 
• Prepares training materials and requirements. 
• Creates safety assessment reports. 
• Develops provisioning/Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) data. 
• Attends job kick-off meetings and participates in design reviews with customers.
• Maintains engineering specification files.

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

·       Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards

·       Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors

·       Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary

·       Ability to adhere to workplace rules

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

·       BS/BA degree preferably in a technical field or writing field 

·       5 years as a technical writer 

·       Desired DOD experience preferred 

·       Familiarity with DOD ILS requirements

·       Excellent writing skills

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·       This position is remote eligible upon completion of training.  Travel to the manufacturing facility will be required bi-annually or semi-annually, based on need.

·       Office environment

·       Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time

·       Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)

·       Ability to lift up to 10 pounds

Job Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tax Savings Accounts (HSA / FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PTO
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays

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All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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