ISHPI is seeking a Technical Writer III (on-site) to support the Command and Control (C2) Afloat Integration Support (C2AIS) for the U.S. Coast Guard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC) in Portsmouth, VA. This role will manage the supported systems of the C5ISC and provides services to include system engineering, software engineering, hardware engineering, network engineering, test engineering, electronic engineering, and technical writing.
Provides support in the preparation and/or maintenance of systems documentation, procedures and methods, and maintenance of documentation library as required. Develops, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment. Receives assignment from supervisor, observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail. Interviews production and engineering personnel and reads journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods, and reviews manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment. Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail, organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology; and reviews published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and publication. Provides support during the preparation and finalization of technical documentation, including specifications and user manuals.
Education and Experience: Associate degree in technical writing from an accredited institution and four (4) years of experience in technical writing, or completion of DoD/USCG technical “A” school and six (6) years of experience in technical writing is required.
Security Clearance: Requires U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD government security clearance.
“Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.
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Essense of Australia is a leading international bridal gown design house and wholesaler that creates and manufactures award-winning wedding dresses for independent bridal retailers throughout the world under labels Stella York, All Who Wander, Essense of Australia and Martina Liana, as well as private label collection, Oxford Street, and bridesmaid label, Sorella Vita.
The Essense of Australia journey began nearly 30 years ago as a shared adventure that took place when co-owners Wayne and Martine Harris met and grew to become the worldwide industry leader that is Essense of Australia and its family of brands.
Partners in life and in business, their shared dream grew into a global bridal company blending Wayne’s talent for business and Martine’s experience in bridal design. Ever since, the Harris’ have changed the way the bridal industry approaches and values the relationship between designers, retailers and brides.
Innovative design combined with a passion for delivering an exceptional experience has propelled Essense of Australia forward as a world-renowned company, allowing its international team to flourish in an environment that encourages living one’s best professional and personal life. Now employing more than 400 team members worldwide, the Essense team is truly valued as the heart of its growing success as a global company.
The company’s Lenexa, Kansas office serves as northern hemisphere headquarters and showroom, while its office in Perth, WA, Australia serves as the southern hemisphere headquarters and showroom. Additional offices located in the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Canada help complete the Essense global footprint.
The Essense of Australia family of brands can be found at more than 1,200 retailers worldwide, including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and throughout Europe.
For more information about Essense of Australia and available positions, please visit www.essensedesigns.com/careers.