Technical Publication Specialist 2

ARES Technical Services Corporation seeks an experienced candidate to support the operation, maintenance, and sustainment of the US Space Force's Launch and Test Range System Integrated Support Contract (LISC). As part of this team, your work will directly support Vandenberg Space Force Base's efforts to successfully launch rockets into space.

Essential Functions:

Job Responsibilities:

• Create end-user documents in accordance with the company's strategies and standards
• Support publications from initiation to operational use
• Identify, modify and implement technical data packages consisting of an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), engineering drawings, and Logistics Management Information (LMI), ide Technical Manual (TM) development and changes using Adobe Frame Maker, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Illustrator
• Collaborate with other team members' engineers, drafters, and internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create technical publications and other required documentation
• Perform in-process reviews, certifications and verifications of Technical Manuals with operators, peers, and customers
• Coordinate and support Engineering in Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment. Participate in project meetings with direct contact with the Engineering and Government customer
• Coordinate and handle multiple tasks and projects and provide guidance for the same to IPT members throughout the development lifecycle
• Perform data and configuration management activities associated with implementation of Technical Manuals and other required documentation
• Develop required Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) products
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Ability to perform work and resolve problems with limited supervision
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail with ability to proofread and edit technical documents

• Proficiency with Adobe Frame Maker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Microsoft Office applications or other Desktop Publishing Programs
• Working knowledge of engineering materials, components, assemblies, computer, and peripheral hardware designs parts
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, e.g., Windchill or equivalent
• Familiarity with S1000D authoring and publishing, preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• May require occasional travel to remote sites
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Valid U.S. Driver's License

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication or English or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Two years experience in an engineering or technical publication or related environment

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.

ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.