Senior Technical Writer

Overview Join Our Talent NetworkStay connected. Explore future opportunities. Engage on your terms.Our Talent Network is designed for professionals who want to stay informed about upcoming Chenega MIOS opportunities in government contracting—without committing to a formal job application. Senior Technical Writer Port Hueneme, CA Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!   Astraeus Operations (AO)  is an SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SBD) subsidiary of the Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). We are a small business with large business capabilities due to our shared-services Program Management Office (PMO) structure. Through our  ISO 9001:2015  certification, we can accomplish the full range of contract services including financial, human capital, recruiting, procurement, security, and technical resources to achieve contract mission requirements. As a result, our ‘ small business – big capability’  dynamic benefits our clients through consistent communications and straight-lined workflows, ensuring our accountability to our clients for successful mission fulfillment.  In plain terms, our clients gain a team that’s on the same page to achieve and support the client’s mission. We vigorously respond to clients’ requests without additional costs, delays, or inefficiencies that are often experienced with larger, more cumbersome organizations. AO is eligible for sole source, direct awards up to $100M for DOD and up to $25M for other federal agencies, without J&A. Astraeus is the easy button for a client wishing to take advantage of the rapid, agile, and flexible sole source procurement option. Combined with the shared PMO services, Astraeus offers highly competitive labor rates to fulfill day-to-day contract operations.  The Senior Technical Writer will provide technical documentation support to Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXCW) in support of the DOW Lock Program. Responsibilities Review and provide update recommendations for the PSE directives, guidance, and specifications Update user’s manuals as needed to help maintain Integrated Locking Devices (ILD) functionality. Update Project Tracking Systems (PTS) user guides Maintain the Security Facts Newsletter database, including preparing, editing, proofreading articles as required Update and provide RDT&E reports Create document change packages in accordance with JSM 5711.01C, Joint Staff Correspondence Preparation Develop multimedia/interactive content for use in presentation or web-based delivery Develop and maintain project, resource, and inventory tracking systems Provide reports and executive summaries Provide graphic art services supporting technical documentation, websites, electronic newsletters, and systems engineering Demonstrate proficiency in technical writing/editing/proofreading skills Ensure, images, logos and documents are current and meet government guidelines Other duties as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent 3+ years of experience as a Technical Writer specializing in physical security technology Complete ASIS Assets Protection Course ™: Principles of Security (APC I) – may be taken after award as coordinated by COR. Secret clearance Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to create, assimilate, and convey material in a concise and effective manner Experience in creating document change packages in accordance with the Joint Staff Correspondence Preparation (JSM 5711.01) Ability to develop multimedia and interactive content for use in presentations and web-based delivery Knowledge of PAO standards and guidelines for report styles and procedures Basic knowledge of Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or similar types of programs Still and Video photography skills desired Graphic design, web content/layout editing, and Adobe Photoshop (or equivalent) skills highly desired PowerPoint Presentation skills highly desired Working knowledge of MS Office suite Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams and clients How you’ll grow    At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.   We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.   Benefits    At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.   Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.   Chenega MIOS’s culture    Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.   Corporate citizenship    Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our