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JT4 Technical Writer in Ridgecrest, California

JT4, LLC China Lake is seeking a detail-oriented individual to provide support with designing, editing and maintaining documents and reports. A successful candidate would display a strong grammatical skill set and the ability to communicate clearly.

JT4 stands for Joint - Test, Tactics, Training, and Technology and was established in 2001. JT4 is a Department of Defense contractor that provides test engineering support services for the Navy, Air Force, and Space Force with approximately 2000 employees. Our corporate office is in Las Vegas NV and we have operations at seven testing ranges in the Western region. We're looking for highly motivated individuals with a deep patriotic calling to support our national defense against adversaries with the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art electronic warfare technology.

Range Specific Requirements

  • Highly proficient with word processing and desktop publishing software, including Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.

Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

Plan, design, write, edit, and proofread documents such as external customer correspondence, contract deliverables, and training manuals, and internal documentation such as proposals, correspondence, and contract requirement.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

  • Edit reports, publications, proposals and correspondence to ensure clarity of content, consistency of format and accuracy of grammar
  • Responsible for quality control, production and distribution of documents in accordance with schedules
  • Apply working knowledge of technical literature and various style guides including in-depth knowledge of customer specifications and instructions regarding documentation and publication standards
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of technical manuals, assist with validation, verification, resolve discrepancies and deficiencies, and assess the accuracy and adequacy of technical manual requirements for printing
  • Utilize personal computers with integrated software packages
  • Assist in the production and distribution of documents
  • Maintain a filing system of documents and work order files for documents received for processing
  • Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

Associates degree in English, Journalism or related discipline, or completion of equivalent academic training and at least one year of job-related experience.

In addition, a Technical Publishing I must possess the following qualifications:

  • Good written communication skills
  • Must have working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications
  • Must possess organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work
  • Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance
  • Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (active on day 1) Life Insurance Health Savings Accounts / FSA's Disability Insurance Paid Time Off 15-20 days/ Paid Holidays 11 days 401(k) Employer matching 50%, up to an 8% contribution (active day 1) Tuition Reimbursement (unlimited with no cap) 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off SIGN-ON BONUS

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