Job Description

Job Description

Kratos is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Writer to support the development and maintenance of technical documentation for the Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS) program. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PTC Arbortext Editor and IsoDraw, with a strong understanding of CSOSS technical writing standards and document configuration for Navy ship classes.

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• Develop, revise, and maintain moderately complex technical documentation, including procedures, illustrations, and manuals for Navy systems.
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• Create and edit content using tools such as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Arbortext Editor, and IsoDraw 7.
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• Utilize the Navy Publishing Application (NPA) Contenta system to develop XML-based documentation.
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• Interpret design documents, engineering drawings, procedures, and test specifications to produce accurate CSOSS procedures and diagrams.
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• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technical staff to gather and validate information.
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• Develop and maintain a database of Combat System and Training System configurations.
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• Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) reviews of technical documentation for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to CSOSS standards.
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• Support the CSOSS documentation lifecycle for Naval ship classes, including CVN, LHD, LHA, and LCS.
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• Minimum of 5 years of experience using PTC Arbortext Editor and IsoDraw.
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• Minimum of 3 years of experience with the CSOSS processes and pocedures.
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• Proven experience writing and editing XML-based technical documentation in a defense or engineering environment.
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• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
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• Experience working within structured content management systems (CMS), especially Contenta
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• Familiarity with Navy ship systems is highly desirable.
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• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and technical reports.
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
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• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, English, communications, or related discipline; or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

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• Prior experience documenting Navy systems or within defense contracting
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• Working knowledge of Clarizen or other project management systems
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• Experience with Adobe Illustrator or additional illustration tools
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• Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment

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