Senior Operational Documentation Specialist

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Senior Operational Documentation Specialist to support a customer in Dahlgren, VA with SLBM Fleet Documentation and nuclear/conventional safety documentation for SLBM submarines. The role advises, mentors and oversees the technical documentation function.

Key responsibilities

• Advise, manage and mentor personnel assigned to the technical documentation function.
• Interface with engineers and fleet personnel on editing and publishing documents such as Fleet Documentation, Operating Procedures and Targeting Tactics for the Strategic Weapons System.
• Oversee development of operational procedures and track documents from inception to final distribution, correcting problems as they arise.
• Provide the final quality assurance check on all document deliverables.
• Use document text production software, investigate and implement better ways to produce documentation electronically, and maintain an electronic and/or hardcopy document library.
• Generate documents autonomously to support research and development scientists and engineers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) from an accredited institution, or five years of demonstrated knowledge and subject-matter expertise in operational/technical documentation, or US Naval operational experience at E7 level or higher.
• 10 years of work-related experience showing comprehensive knowledge of word processing and office practices, and high skill in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project).
• Expertise in preparing and maintaining programming, systems operation and user documentation, and in translating business specifications into user documentation.
• 6 years of specialized experience in at least three of: SLBM fire control or Tomahawk weapons control systems, SSBN weapons systems, or direct fleet documentation support.
• Knowledge of the documentation and strategic, combat and weapon system equipment it supports, including targeting, operational and training documentation.
• Active SECRET US government clearance; US citizenship required to obtain it.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience operating the Strategic Weapons System on SSBN submarines.
• Serving as a Missile Technician Chief, Senior Chief or Master Chief.

What we offer

• Salary of $110,000 to $130,000.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.
• Disability and life insurance, pet insurance and tax-saving options.