Interior Communications SOVT Technical Writer

About the Role

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is seeking an Interior Communications SOVT Technical Writer to work in Suffolk, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) development and submission of NAVWAR compliant SOVTs for shipboard and shoreside installations of NIWC Interior Communication systems.
• Develop SPEG 2.2 System Operational Verification Test (SOVT) Preparation and Execution Guide (SPEG) compliant SOVTs for each system variant.
• Follow SPEG requirements for SOVT development, identifying minimum test elements, special test elements, and adhering to the required format and structure.
• Research, write, edit, and proofread technical data for documents such as manuals, procedures, and specifications.
• Ensure technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications, and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style.
• Assist in establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations.
• Retrieve, organize, analyze, and synthesize subject matter into easily understandable information.
• Create or revise hardware or software product documentation, including installation, operation, and maintenance instructions, and other technical publications.
• Perform work under direct supervision.
• Handle basic issues and problems, referring more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Interior Communication Systems

• Integrated Voice Network
• Shipboard Air Traffic Control Communications System
• General Announcing
• Hierarchical Yet Dynamically Reprogrammable Architecture
• Shipwide Interior Wireless Communications System

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Able to Obtain Secret Clearance.
• Ability to write test plans and SOVTs effectively.
• Essential knowledge and experience in proofreading/editing, including grammar skills.
• Experience in documentation/word processing systems such as Modern Digital Tactical Software for Testing (MDTST) and Microsoft Word.
• Experience creating or manipulating graphic files using Microsoft Visio.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, and schematics.
• Understanding of military documentation doctrine, such as MIL-STD-9090.310 and DoD Installation directives.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Controlled Unclassified Information (e.g., requirements, handling and creation).
• Ability to apply knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, policies, and procedures is a plus.