We are Phoenix Defense

At Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to work on state-of-the-art modeling and simulation programs that prepare the nation’s armed forces to protect and serve our country and allies throughout the world. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and an entrepreneurial spirit to join forces to create the future while having fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

We are Seeking

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Technical Writer 3.

The Technical Writer writes and/or edits technical documents, including business proposals, reports, manuals, briefings and presentations, guidelines, and other project deliverables to meet contract requirements. Researches and gathers technical and background information for inclusion in project documentation and deliverables. Consults relevant information sources, technical documents, and project personnel, to obtain background information. Supervises technical writing efforts. Reviews and edits documents developed by others to ensure accuracy and quality of content, organization, language, format consistency, and conformance with established standards; works with technical staff to develop documentation requirements; develops outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical specialists and project management; and ensures that final documents meet applicable contract requirements and regulations. Verifies pertinent guidelines and regulations governing project deliverables.

What you Will Do

• Prepare Department of Defense (DoD) Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documentation in accordance with Data Item Description (DID) instructions and ensure the documentation meets/exceeds Military and Civilian Standards as required by contract documents.
• Researches, prepares, and edits complex technical documents for publication, including user’s manuals, training materials, installation guides, minutes, proposals, and reports.
• Review, research, and edit information for preparation of contract deliverables.
• Ensures documents meet editorial and customer specifications and adhere to standards for quality, graphics, format, and style.
• Interfaces with writers, illustrators, word processors, and subject matter experts in coordinating/preparing the edited draft for publication.
• Participates in the creation of proposals and multi-media presentation materials.
• Proofread material prepared by other technical writers.
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced technical documentation staff members.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Be able to obtain a security clearance or already have an active security clearance.

About You

You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals while producing quality outcomes. You take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

At Phoenix Defense, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.
• Technical writing experience working with DoD program documentation.
• Proficient English grammar skills. Ability to outline, write, and edit technical papers and documentation.
• Technical knowledge of information systems (hardware/software)
• Proficiency with desktop software such as Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Word.
• Proficient written and oral communications skills and problem-solving/decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense military standards, rules, and regulations as they pertain to project management, documentation deliverables, government contracts, and project execution.
• Familiarity with Configuration Management.
• Must possess a task based/schedule driven mindset.
• Ability to meet schedule timelines.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Experience with Oxygen and Arbor Text a plus.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the organization’s products and services, customer requirements, purpose and structure of required documentation, and end user’s level of understanding.
• CMMI or other business methodology of process improvements standards.
• Possess an understanding of Agile Scrum/Kanban project management.
• Familiarity with risk management, cybersecurity, and risk management framework.
• Performance Work Statements (PWS) Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs or DD FORM 1423), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs).
• Military standards of structured authoring and basic ability in at least one of them; for example, MIL-STD-40051-1C/2C, MIL-STD-38784A, or S1000D.
• Commercial standards of structured authoring; for example, DocBook or DITA.
• Strong computer software skills and the ability to adapt to new software/enterprise tools easily.
• Adept at using specific tools, software to perform the job.

Up For the Challenge

In addition to a competitive salary, Phoenix Defense offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous 401K with company match, medical, vision, and dental plans, life insurance, disability, tuition reimbursement and more.

Join us! Together, we will make creative modeling and simulation programs! If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact, and get excited about doing interesting work that matters, then apply now and begin your next professional adventure. We can't think of a better place to put your talents to work.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is be operated in an office and/or computer lab type environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision while performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at careers@phx-defense.com and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Customer site vaccination requirements, if more strict, will take precedence over Phoenix Defense's vaccination policy

Phoenix Logistics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Phoenix Defense, LLC and its family of companies maintains a Drug-Free Workplace Program.

Phoenix Defense and its group of companies is an agile provider of engineering, manufacturing, information technology, Modeling & Simulation and logistics services to the defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure markets. The company is made up of talented experts, with years of defense and commercial industry experience, who reliably solve technical and programmatic challenges related to aerospace design and manufacturing, as well as complex logistical challenges related to delivery of critical infrastructure (Medical, Energy, IT and Transportation).

Phoenix Defense, recognized on the 2019 & 2020 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, is looking for talent that can easily integrate into a success-oriented team environment where the focus is on positive customer engagement and outcomes in the form of superior quality and on time delivery permeates our culture.

Education

• Bachelors or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)