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Technical Writer III - WSMR - TEAS
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| Job Code: |
2025:TRAX-005 |
| Location: |
Las Cruces, NM |
| FT/PT Status: |
Full Time |
| Business Sector: |
Test Range Operations |
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| Job Description |
| Under general supervision, the Technical Writer-Editor writes, edits, creates templates, and coordinates the development of technical reports, memorandums, presentations, brochures, test procedures, standard operating procedures, technical manuals, etc.,for internal documentation, customer reference, or publication. The Technical Writer-Editor gathers and translates technical information into concise language and mission specific language and format while maintaining meaning and increasing usability. This person researches and analyzes documents so that they adhere to appropriate style, regulations, format, classification markings, and applicable literature. The Technical Writer-Editor works with writers, analysts, and researchers to improve the general quality and effectiveness of communications, verifies copy with appropriate departments, and will coordinate production and distribution of materials. The Technical Writer-Editor directs and maintains the production list of work in progress, in coordination with the customer's requests and requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Revises, edits, and/or writes material for test reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, test plans, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and the installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment
* Receives assignments and technical information from a supervisor then takes direction from the customer in coordination with the supervisor (i.e., notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details, and may observe production, developmental or experimental activities to expand or verify the provided operating procedures and details)
* In coordination with the supervisor, assigns and tracks work in progress for the editorial team
* Researches catalogs, drawings, and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and servicing equipment
* Integrates charts, sketches, drawings, lists, specifications, mockups, and photographs to delineate technology, operating procedures, and production sequence and detail
* Organizes material and complete writing assignments in accordance with set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
* Maintains records and versions and revisions of documents
* Incorporates photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate processes
* Organizes information for publication layouts
* Drafts test plans, test reports, and supplemental information as requested
* Other duties as assigned
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| Qualifications |
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Bachelor's in a related field
* 3-6 years work experience
* Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work within deadlines to exacting standards
* Experience using style guides, templates, formatting professional documents, adhering to DoD standards and regulations, and technical editing processes
* Experience coordinating and collaborating with engineers, scientists, SMEs, etc., to develop technical documents
* Proficiency with MS Office Suite, MS Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint
* Knowledge of applicable style guides and Army Regulations and use of the customer specific JAT guidelines
* Must be able to communicate masterfully in English, both orally and in writing, to ensure information is presented with clarity and correct grammar-without altering meaning or intent
* Ability to perform real-time technical editing and use templates
* Author, review, and format documents to include formatting tables, figures, and paragraphs in accordance with set styles and standards
* Compile analysis results into test reports and/or briefing presentations
* Support and assist other technical writing tasks as needed
* Work autonomously and/or in a group setting to provide reports, services, and products directly to the customer
* Exercise discretion and independent judgment to accomplish goals set forth by mission objectives, policies, and training procedures
* Must be able to work both as part of a team and independently
* Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed, sometimes on short
notice, to support test missions
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
* This job operates both a traditional, professional office environment and austere environments where exposure to outside weather conditions will occur
* This position requires work in a secure, non-windowed environment
* This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell
* The employee must occasionally lift 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
* Must be capable of sitting and entering data on a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
* Must be able to view computer monitor for extended periods of time
* Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities
* Must be able to work both as part of a team and independently
* Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed, sometimes on short notice, to support test missions
Terms of Employment and Eligibility Requirements
* Must be a U.S. Citizen
* Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
* Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions
* Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
* Must be able to successfully complete a background check
* Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment
The lists above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. TRAX International reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary. |
| Other Job Information |
TRAX is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports contributions of all individuals. TRAX is an equal opportunity employer of minorities,females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, familial status, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, handicap, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, disability status,protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Trax International
Oct 24, 2025 