Technical Writer, Journeyman

Torch Technologies, Inc.

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Technical Writer, Journeyman to join the team at Hill AFB, UT. Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned business dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. As defense contractors, the services we provide directly support the warfighter. As a Technical Writer, Journeyman your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: · Apply writing skills and knowledge of the basic principles and specialized vocabulary of appropriate subject-matter fields to enable accurate communication of scientific and technological developments to expert and other interested audiences. · Apply writing skills and an understanding of the appropriate equipment and systems to the development of specifications showing the characteristics and capabilities or the design and test requirements of equipment and systems; to include the development of training, operating, or maintenance manuals associated with equipment and systems. · Report research findings and agency decisions, articulate agency policies and explain technical aspects of agency programs to those affected. · Ensure materials are consistent with agency policy and with other information presented by the agency, meet the style requirements of the agency and the publication, and are written at an appropriate level for the intended audience. · Utilize desktop publishing hardware to draft, edit, and lay out material and sometimes to design, print, and distribute it. · Assist with management of individual or serial publications from initial conception and content determination through distribution and coordinate the activities of other publishing personnel. · Review final proposed publications for style, design, layout, and editorial aspects before release. · Prepare original papers, articles, or reports in scientific, technical, or professional fields based on research, interviews with experts and program officials, and sometimes observation of or participation in tests and experiments. · Prepare manuals for training in or guidance on the operation or maintenance of technical equipment and systems, or specifications for the development or purchase of such equipment and systems.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Associate’s degree plus 5 years related experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Apply writing skills and knowledge of the basic principles and specialized vocabulary of appropriate subject-matter fields to enable accurate communication of scientific and technological developments to expert and other interested audiences.

Responsibilities

Apply writing skills and knowledge of the basic principles and specialized vocabulary of appropriate subject-matter fields to enable accurate communication of scientific and technological developments to expert and other interested audiences.
Apply writing skills and an understanding of the appropriate equipment and systems to the development of specifications showing the characteristics and capabilities or the design and test requirements of equipment and systems; to include the development of training, operating, or maintenance manuals associated with equipment and systems.
Report research findings and agency decisions, articulate agency policies and explain technical aspects of agency programs to those affected.
Ensure materials are consistent with agency policy and with other information presented by the agency, meet the style requirements of the agency and the publication, and are written at an appropriate level for the intended audience.
Utilize desktop publishing hardware to draft, edit, and lay out material and sometimes to design, print, and distribute it.
Assist with management of individual or serial publications from initial conception and content determination through distribution and coordinate the activities of other publishing personnel.
Review final proposed publications for style, design, layout, and editorial aspects before release.
Prepare original papers, articles, or reports in scientific, technical, or professional fields based on research, interviews with experts and program officials, and sometimes observation of or participation in tests and experiments.
Prepare manuals for training in or guidance on the operation or maintenance of technical equipment and systems, or specifications for the development or purchase of such equipment and systems.