Vickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an engineering company that provides Government projects and programs with experienced and dedicated system architects, engineers, subject matter experts (in tactical intelligence), and program managers. VNE also develops training courses and tools to prepare warfighters to effectively employ tactical intelligence systems and provide management guidance to the Government organizations that develop these systems.

VNE has earned a reputation for exceptional performance, innovation, agility, and responsiveness in the Intelligence Community (IC). We attack our mission with a comprehensive understanding of the data available and required; skilled research, design, development, integration, and testing of systems and software solutions; expertise in cybersecurity/information assurance and technology; programmatic, acquisition, and logistics support know-how; and our own unique training curricula that enables students to excel at intelligence operations across all levels of the community.

VNE is devoted to improving tactical operations at home and abroad by enabling the seamless transition of data across the intelligence community and developing/integrating solutions to unify operations and intelligence.

VNE is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2004 in Stafford, VA.

VNE, LLC is looking for a Secret Cleared Technical Writer/Editor III

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• BA degree in English, Journalism, Business Administration, or Technical Writing

Experience:

• Ten (10) years of experience in the development of USMC publications to include: writing/editing technical documentation, procedures and guidelines for C4ISR systems or equipment.
• Secret Level Clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.

Additional Quals:

• Experience producing documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems.
• Experience following and applying military and civilian style guide standards to work products.
• Understanding of 30-60-90% technical documentation deliverables and ability to project due-outs for documentation timeline.
• Familiarity with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), National Stock Numbers (NSNs), Web Federal Logistics Information System (WebFLIS), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Codes, and H6 naming conventions for documentation specific to the USMC.
• Experience using classification guidelines to meet requirements competently and consistently for derivative classification of deliverables.
• Advanced experience with hardware and software technical writing.
• Strong editing skills.
• Submitting writing samples with resume strongly encouraged.

Job Description:

VNE is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor 3 to support the research & development, test and evaluation, fielding, documentation development, configuration management, software engineering and integration, training, fielding and sustainment, cybersecurity, and program management of United States Marine Corps (USMC) Signals Intelligence Systems (SIS) programs.

Write and edit technical documentation for project systems and software as needed to meet contract requirements. Document processes and procedures in a clear, concise, and accurate manner. Research and compile technical data to create and edit technical documentation. Examples of documentation include but are not limited to:

• Operator and Maintenance Manuals
• Administrator Manuals
• User Manuals
• Maintenance and Technical Instructions
• Software Installation Instructions
• Software Release Notes
• Stock Lists
• Test Plans and Reports
• Training Packages

Interpret and apply concepts for technical writing deliverables based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineers and subject matter experts (SMEs), logisticians, tests conducted with the test team, and other available sources.

Collaborate with technical writing team and other functional areas to plan, coordinate, and develop new and revised documents, and to properly anticipate potential and incoming changes/gaps.

Edit and proofread technical documentation to ensure accuracy and clarity of content. Participate in peer reviews of work within the technical writing team and across functional areas.

Create and edit graphics, photos, figures, flowcharts, diagrams, and other visual aids as needed to document technical concepts.

Use style guides, military standards, and existing templates to meet formatting, structure, and classification requirements for all written materials.

Work independently and collaboratively to prepare and maintain documentation for highly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures, and methods. Meet documentation deadlines with minimal input required from management.

Use appropriate software tools to create, manage, format, and publish technical documentation, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Gimp, and Adobe Acrobat/PDF X-Change.

Obtain and retain clearance and access required for the position.

Essential Duties of the Job:

• Ability to communicate task requirement information to client in a clear and concise manner.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as lead and participate in meetings and working groups.
• Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard.
• Must be able to attend work each day, during scheduled hours, unless on travel or approved time off.
• Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face-to-face

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to chemicals related to office equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (i.e. general office environment).

Benefits:

• 401 (K) w/ up to 3.5% Company Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Gym Membership (varies by location)
• Corporate-Sponsored Events