Technical Writer

Bowhead / UIC Technical Services

Montgomery, AL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Product Family, Air Force, Architectural Services, Bash Scripting, Bridge Building, Change Control, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Document Management, Documentation, Engineering, English Language, Enterprise Architecture, IT Requirements, Industry Standards, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Military/DoD Standards, Publications, Regulations, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Drawing, Technical Editing, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Citizen, User Documentation, Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Montgomery, AL
POSTED
13 days ago

Overview

TECHNICAL WRITER (EAISP):

Bowhead is seeking a Technical Writer for its Gunter Annex Air Force base location at Maxwell/Gunter Annex, AL. The Technical Writer will draft, edit, and publish Enterprise Architecture (EA) documents, user guides, and technical standards for Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). The Technical Writer will be primarily responsible for publishing the EA views created by the architecture team. Furthermore, they will act as a crucial bridge between systems engineers and end-users by translating complex system architecture into clear, actionable documentation. The position will be part of a team consisting of Enterprise Architects and System Administrators.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate directly with the Enterprise Architect to format, edit, and publish comprehensive Enterprise Architecture (EA) documentation. The contractor shall be responsible for the publication of specific EA views generated by the architecture team, ensuring strict alignment with established program requirements and IT standards
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously update user guides, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and technical standards governing system configurations and deployments
  • Review and interpret complex system architectures, server configurations, network diagrams, and IT infrastructure designs to produce accurate, system-administrator-level technical documentation
  • Coordinate with Enterprise Architects and system administrators to accurately translate technical processes into clear, accessible documentation for diverse stakeholders
  • Execute version control and manage technical documentation repositories (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence) to support the engineering team's operational requirements

About this Contract: Bowhead provides Enterprise and System Architecture Support to the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Alabama. Possible work sites are Wright-Patterson AFB, Gunter Annex, and Robins AFB. The AFLCMC/GBE Enterprise Architecture Services Group encompass the following disciplines within architecture: application or solution architecture, data architecture, and architecture maintenance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, English, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience may be substituted for degree requirements
  • Three to five (5+) years of demonstrated professional experience in Systems Administration, IT Operations, or a highly technical writing role, with hands-on experience supporting complex systems engineering projects
  • Demonstrates expert proficiency in technical writing, editing, and formatting utilizing tools such as Microsoft Word, Visio, and Adobe. Experience utilizing Enterprise Architecture modeling tools is highly preferred
  • Proficiency in receiving, formatting, and executing the publication of complex Enterprise Architecture (EA) views and system diagrams developed by the Enterprise Architecture team, ensuring seamless integration into overall system baseline documentation
  • Ability to read and contextualize basic system scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and system configuration files to assist engineering teams in publishing accurate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guides
  • Proficiency in technical writing, editing, and publishing utilizing MS Office, Markdown, and document repository structures (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence) for IT infrastructure configuration control
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., INCOSE standards, DoD Architectural Framework (DoDAF)).

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. 

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About the Company

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Bowhead / UIC Technical Services

UIC Government Services (UICGS) and its Bowhead family of companies are a division of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC), an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC). UIC is one of the largest ANC’s in Alaska, and combined with UICGS/Bowhead, we offer a wide variety of services to defense and civilian government agencies that reach across multiple disciplines, the U.S., and the world. With our excellent management team and great range of services in the areas of Information Technology, Logistics & Marine, Manufacturing & Products, Program Management and Operations, and Systems & Technology, we perform over 250 contracts worldwide with innovative business solutions in areas such as engineering, maintenance services, manufacturing, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, our 3,500+ employees of the Bowhead family of companies, UIC, UIC Government Services, UIC Government Construction, and UIC Commercial remain committed to delivering quality results to ensure our customers’ success. Headquartered in Virginia, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar corporation consistently recognized as one of the top 25 8(a) certified small business companies for government contracting.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Real Estate/Property Management
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave, Professional Development, 401K
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
https://www.bowheadsupport.com/