ARES Corporation seeks an experienced candidate to support the operation, maintenance, and sustainment of the US Air Force's Launch and Service Contract (LISC). As part of this team, your work will directly support Vandenberg Air Force Base’s efforts to successfully launch rockets into space.

Essential Function:

• The Technical Publications Specialist will be responsible for creating end-user documents in accordance with the company’s strategies and standards. The position requires steering publications from initiation to release. The TPS will:
• Identify and implement required Technical Order (TO) development and changes using Adobe Frame Maker, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Illustrator based on a technical data package consisting of an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), engineering drawings, and Logistics Management Information (LMI) data.
• Partner with Engineers, Product Support Analysts, Drafters, and internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create technical publications, operating manuals, user guides, quick reference material, application and technical notes, training materials, etc.
• Host in-process reviews, and perform Certifications/Verifications of Technical Manuals with operators, peers, and customers.
• Participate in project meetings with direct interface with Engineering and Government Customer.
• Coordinate and handle multiple tasks and projects; and, provide guidance for the same to lPT members throughout the development lifecycle.
• Mentor lower grade Technical Publication Specialists.
• Assist with the preparation of Rough Order of Magnitude or Basis of Estimates
• Perform related duties as required, e.g., support to integrated logistics functions, and training/mentoring of other product support personnel.
• Perform data and configuration management activities associated with implementation of Technical Manuals.

Required Skills

Required Skills:

• Ability to effectively work in a team environment; and, perform work and resolve problems with limited supervision. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Strong organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail. • Proficiency with Adobe Framemaker, Illustrator, Acrobat Professional, and Microsoft Office applications, or other Desktop Publishing Programs. • Working knowledge of materials, components, assemblies, computer, and peripheral hardware designs – parts. • Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, e.g., Windchill or equivalent. • Ability to travel to remote sites, e.g., Pillar Point Air Force Station, and Pt. Mugu. • The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project requirements. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization. • Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Familiarity with S1000D authoring and publishing.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English or related field; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Two to five years’ experience, preferably in a Sustaining or Development Engineering environment.

SECURITY CLEARANCE STATEMENT: APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE ASSOCIATE’S DEGREESUBJECT TO A GOVERNMENT SECURITY INVESTIGATION AND MUST MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. ONLY US CITIZENS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A SECURITY CLEARANCE.

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Required Skills:

• Ability to effectively work in a team environment; and, perform work and resolve problems with limited supervision. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Strong organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail. • Proficiency with Adobe Framemaker, Illustrator, Acrobat Professional, and Microsoft Office applications, or other Desktop Publishing Programs. • Working knowledge of materials, components, assemblies, computer, and peripheral hardware designs – parts. • Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, e.g., Windchill or equivalent. • Ability to travel to remote sites, e.g., Pillar Point Air Force Station, and Pt. Mugu. • The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project requirements. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization. • Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Familiarity with S1000D authoring and publishing.