Technical Documentation Specialist at Akima, LLC in Scott AFB, Illinois

Job Description:

Work Where it Matters

Qivliq Federal Group, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Qivliq, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Qivliq provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Qivliq delivers leading edge IT expertise, ensuring high-performing infrastructure systems in support of complex missions.

As a Qivliq employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

The individual will primarily edit and format technical documentation.  He/she may also edit a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for a wide range of uses.  The individual may coordinate the display of graphics and the production of documents.  The candidate should have experience in supporting an office environment in the administrative field. 

Job Responsibilities:

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  Manage document workflows and ensure due dates are met

  
  


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  Researches, writes, edits and proofreads technical data for use in documents. 

  
  


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  Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style.

  
  


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  Assists in establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations.

  
  


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  Retrieves, organizes, analyzes and synthesizes subject matter and transforms it into easy-to-understand information. 

  
  

Minimum Qualifications: 

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  High School Diploma

  
  


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  Must have a minimum of 5 years of related experience.

  
  


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  A BS/BA can substitute for 2 years.

  
  


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  Active SECRET clearance.

  
  


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  Highly meticulous in adhering to established document formats.

  
  


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  Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  
  

Desired Qualifications:  

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  Knowledge of Air Force networks and organizations.

  
  


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  Prior experience with ArborText.

  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.  If you are an individual with a disability, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).