SEACORP is hiring Technical Writers (Levels I–III) to create, edit, and manage technical documentation for Department of Defense customers, including reports, manuals, and internal/external publications. You’ll work onsite in the Hampton/Norfolk, VA area, collaborating with engineering and production teams and using DoD standards (DIDs) to build and maintain high-quality deliverables. Standout perk: a rich benefits package including 401(k) match up to 8% and strong medical/dental/vision coverage.
- 401(k) match up to 8%
- Blue Cross Blue Shield medical options
- Secret-clearance DoD documentation work
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Summary
SEACORP is seeking Technical Writers at various levels. The Technical Writer writes and edits technical reports, brochures, and/or manuals for internal documentation, customer reference, or publication. This person researches and analyzes available literature and verifies copy with appropriate departments and may coordinate production and distribution of materials. Maintain records and files of work and revisions.Job Responsibilities:
- Confer with customers, vendors, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
- Design new technical documentation based on existing standards and templates, or create new standards and templates where absent.
- Reference DoD Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) as a starting place in creating either new or revised document for a Department of Defense customer.
- Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
- Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
- Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
- Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
- Organize gathered material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Arrange for production and distribution of material.
- Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
- Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
- Manage access and internal communications to ensure end users have the ability to utilize the final documents for operational purposes.
- Manage general program or project directory to facilitate the organization of the online folder structure.
- Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
Qualifications
Education:
Technical Writer I - associate's degree in any discipline.
Technical Writer II, III - Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
Experience
Technical Writer I - 0 years of experience.
Technical Writer II - 2 years of experience.
Technical Writer III - 3 years of experience.
As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship
Location
Norfolk, VATravel: None
Clearance: Secret
Work Environment & Physical Demands: Office & Computer Laboratories - Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of <40lbs. Movement between points within the same office or between buildings. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions with some seasonality for temperature differences and lighting.
Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:
- Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
- Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
- Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
- Retirement Benefits: A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
- Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.
SEACORP is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. SEACORP strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.