Technical Writer II (Navy/DoD)

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Fleet Support
Mid Level
THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Technical Writer II to support a program at the Navy Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) in San Diego, CA. In this role, the candidate will write and edit technical reports, directives, documents, memoranda, and administrative publications. An ideal candidate will have prior technical writing experience in a U.S. Navy/DoD environment.

Typical Responsibilities:
  • Write and edit technical reports, directives, documents, memoranda, and administrative publications.
  • Research, develop, write, edit, and distribute unclassified and classified publications of a general, administrative, or technical nature, to include: technical reports, documents, manuals, technical memoranda, technical proposals, instruction books, directives, articles, catalogs, administrative publications, newsletters, brochures, presentations, training products, and other publications associated with the Division's mission, and accomplishments.
  • Submit documents to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Document Services for printing and to the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) for archiving and secondary distribution.
  • Operate computer-based desktop publishing equipment to enter, modify, store, retrieve, produce and deliver publications-related text and associated document elements using Navy-Marine Corps Internet (NMCI) email notifications.
  • Develop and implement a configuration management plan that addresses all new and modified documentation. Maintain configuration management of NIWC PAC and NAVWAR serialized documents. Identify and maintain revision control and status of documents requiring updating, changes, or cancellation.
  • Update and maintain plans and operational tools including project implementation plans, project structures, plans of action and milestone charts, work breakdown structures, critical path milestone charts, and the Technical Publications tracking system.
  • Maintain and update configuration change records, deviation and waiver request records, contract data requirements list indices, and data lists.

Location: Full time onsite at the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) in San Diego, CA.

Typical Physical Activity: Desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion.

Typical Pay Range: This position’s starting pay is $34.31/hour. An additional “Health and Welfare” payment is included, up to $4.57/hour, intended to lower the cost of elected benefits.

Security Clearance Eligibility Required: This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance. A qualified candidate must either already possess an active or interim Secret security clearance (highly preferred); OR be eligible for a Secret security clearance prior to start. 

Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or another relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
    • In lieu of the above, a degree in a different discipline, a lesser degree, or a relevant certification may be considered in combination with additional relevant experience.
  • At least five (5) years of specialized technical writing experience, to include:
    • Writing, editing, publishing and distribution of formal and informal technical publications.
    • Researching, analyzing, conducting interviews, and writing content in line with identified editorial themes.
    • Adhering to required style guides for publications geared toward engineering and scientific audiences.
    • Providing editorial guidance to subject matter experts with complex content translated into publications, oversight and coordination of technical writing staff, and marketing and outreach to educate customers.
  • Experience obtained in a U.S. Navy/DoD environment is highly preferred.
  • Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and other common productivity software.
  • Strong communication skills.

Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
  • Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
  • Vision Insurance Plan
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Pet Benefits
  • Legal Resources and ID Theft benefits
  • Employee Assistant and Work-Life Program
  • Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program

THOR is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, or status as a protected veteran. THOR complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the law.

Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, or status as a protected veteran. THOR complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the law.

THOR is proud to be a Veteran-Friendly Employer. THOR does not discriminate against a qualified applicant because of their status as a protected veteran, or their relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at recruiting@thorsolutions.us or (571) 215-0077.

If you would like to view a copy of THOR’s affirmative action plan, please email recruiting@thorsolutions.us.

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