Technical Writer

Technical Writer

This position will be part of a dynamic team working to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Oklahoma City at their Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center location.

Technical Writing Support - must provide technical writing expertise to assist in the publication of developed (and partially developed) technical documents. Specifically, the contractor will:

• Support the creation, revision, and updating of technical documents
• Support the development and creation of documents and procedures by providing technical writing skills commensurate with current business practices (plain language) and continuous process improvement methodologies.
• Support groups in the participation of meetings and providing technical writing input for documentation needs. Support the proposal of timelines for documents, after which, the FAA will approve.
• Provide support to ensure 508 Compliance for posted documents.
• Provide input and suggestions for writing style guides and internal standard operating procedures (SOP) for supported documents.
• Provide support in the coordination of submitted documents, including the review and comment process outlined in the appropriate FAA order and Quality Management System (QMS) process, and the post-coordination process including the resolution of comments and preparing the final document version for division level approval.
• Provide support for the maintenance and retention of backup files in an electronic format for archival and update purposes.
• Provide deliverables as electronic copies of files, reports, and products by assigned dates. Acceptable electronic formats are the current versions of Microsoft Word and/or Adobe Acrobat.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience or master's with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 including Teams
• Ability to map business processes, prepare documentation, and perform analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with the Federal Aviation Administration organizational structure and policies.