SCA Technical Writer I — Bedford, IN

Job ID: 2618681

Location: Bedford, IN, US

Date Posted: 2026-11-12

Category: Wage Determination (SCA)

Subcategory: Service Contract Act

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

UKNm is seeking a Technical Writer I for the US Navy in Bedford, IN.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The technical writer will develop technical documentation that incorporates information and data from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), engineers, and other departments.

• Technical manuals and user guides

• Installation, operation, and maintenance manuals

• Test procedures and work instructions

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Writing high-quality documentation that complies with corresponding standard (e.g., MIL- STD-40051E), style guide, and/or directive and meets the customers' and end users' needs

• Documentation includes but is not limited to Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), curriculum, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Computer Based Training (CBT), and reports

• Researching, collecting, analyzing, organizing, and preparing technical information and data

• Performing desktop publishing support (e.g., format and layout) for technical documentation

• Manipulating illustrations and photographs to be included in documentation

• Creating and revising charts, diagrams, flowcharts, etc. to be included in documentation

• Editing technical documentation for format, accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to government specifications

• Creating and maintaining trackers for developing, planning, and scheduling purposes

• Maintaining records

• Performing clerical/administrative duties as assigned such as file management and recording and distributing meeting minutes

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• HS diploma and 3 years of related experience

• Interim clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. UKNm will sponsor the clearance process

• Candidate must be a US Citizen

• Proficient in desktop publishing with abilities to format/layout text

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Effectively collaborate with a variety of teams and interested parties

• Ability to work with strict deadlines/timeframes

• Ability to make recommendations and answer questions to customers

• Experience with DOD industry

• Experience with MIL-STDs and GPO Style Manual

• Proficient with Microsoft products to include PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

• Experience with Adobe FrameMaker and/or PTC Arbortext

• Experience with Adobe products to include Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with IADS

• Experience with Notepad++

• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Project, and Visio

• Experience with ASD-STE100, Simplified Technical English (STE)

• Experience with xml schema and development of xml files and scripts

• Experience with provisioning data

• Experience with configuration management

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.