RiverTech is looking for a Technical Writer to join our team!  You will draft, incorporate, edit, review, and publish approved Satellite Control Network (SCN) Technical Order (TO) Changes to the baseline in support of the operations and maintenance personnel performing the SCN mission. Within the realm of a DoD contract and military standard (MIL-STD) guidelines, you will communicate and coordinate with DSLM project managers, configuration and data managers, engineers, logisticians, drafters, and Government customers to efficiently develop and maintain technical documentation and contractual deliverables. The ideal candidate will need to be adaptable in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and be able to balance and organize projects that span several stages of development.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Level Description:

• Established and productive individual contributor.
• Works independently with general supervision.
• Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex.
• May influence others technical staff through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.
• Works independently on larger, moderately complex projects/systems.
• Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives or goals of projects and assignments.

Organizational Impact:

• Works to achieve operational objectives within job area which has direct impact on the overall achievement of results for the department.

Innovation & Complexity:

• Responsible for adjusting or recommended enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
• Addresses somewhat complex technical issues/problems that require a depth of technical job knowledge from other areas.
• Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experiences, with analysis of the issue.

Communication & Influence:

• Communicate with contacts typically within the department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation to reach agreement.

Leadership & Talent MGMT:

• May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.

• US Citizen with eligibility to obtain and maintain Secret clearance. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Writing or technical field or equivalent on-the-job documentation experience.

Technical Experience:

• 3-5 years technical or procedural writing experience.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Air Force Technical Orders.
• Familiarity of the Satellite Control Network (SCN).
• Familiarity with engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of TM-86-01 and TO-00-5-1.
• Experience with Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) and Arbortext editor.

Work Where it Matters

RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.

As a RiverTech employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.