Senior Writer Editor & Configuration Data Management Specialist (Level 4)

Senior Writer Editor & Configuration Data Management Specialist (Level 4)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Writer Editor & Configuration Data Management Specialist (Level 4) to support the Hill Air Force Base (HAFB) Little Mountain Test Facility (LMTF) out of Ogden, Utah.

This position will be responsible to lead and have direct oversight of creating new or updating technical information and serve as the configuration management lead for all LMTF data documentation. This includes the design and development of new written documentation (or existing documentation revisions), maintain configuration management and document control for all documentation, and be responsible for defining, collecting, organizing, and initiating Product Data Management (PDM) processes and procedures.

The individual will identify process inefficiencies and propose process improvement approaches as well as develop and implement tools and information sources for configuration data management. This position will report directly to the LMTF Site Support & Operations Manager while regularly working with lab personnel, management, and Air Force personnel.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages a variety of documentation activities, including user Standard Operating Procedures, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, checklists, workflows, white papers, briefing materials, power point presentations, basis of estimate, and job guides with the support and inputs of technical subject matter experts

• Completes writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology

• Proofreads and edits written documents, correspondence, test plans and test reports for grammatical accuracy and readability

• Serves as the configuration data management subject matter expert and participate in Engineering Lab teams and Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings

• Participates in design reviews, functional audits, and technical interchange meeting to proactively identify changes to established configuration baselines and impact to requirement documentation and associated configuration items

• Develops and review document for Business Processes, Configuration Management, and System Design in accordance with Boeing or customer specifications

• Works with Test & Evaluation engineers and multiple site support functions to write and edit manuals, desk guides, and other documents (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

• Coordinates and work alongside the sites Technical Design & Drafting team to ensure drawing updates and figures are accurate and configuration control is maintained

• Provides timely review and update of documents for quality, compliance with SOWs, CDRL and Data Item Description

• Site point-of-contact for processing and submittal of contract deliverables per individual contract requirements (e.g. CDRLs, SDRLs, etc.)

• As required, supports programs by recording meeting minutes, compiling and distributing necessary action items, preparing data documentation deliverables

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position is for 1st shift.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• More than 5 years of experience writing requirements documents (e.g., Requirements Specifications, Technical and Operating Manuals, Test Plans & Reports, Procedure Manuals and Business Correspondence)

• Ability to analyze and effectively communicate technical details about complex system processes through documentation

• Experience serving as the Configuration technical advisor on multiple systems system across a portfolio of projects developing and deploying enhanced technologies into operational environments

• Experience using industry standard configuration and data management tools

• Experience with USAF or DoD documents, processes, procedures, and/or terminology

• Ability to write testing documents, procedure manuals and business correspondence

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

• Ability to work with teammates and technical experts in a highly collaborative environment

• Ability to identify and correct formatting errors in MS Word

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Experience working with the U.S. Air Force or other DoD agencies

• Experience working in a laboratory or industrial setting, communicating technical matter

• More than 5 years of experience applying configuration management principles, processes, and tools

• Format and write technical documentation with the use of a style guide, as well as input from subject matter experts

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.)

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 15% of the time.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $91,800 - $124,200

Applications for this position will be accepted through June 4, 2025.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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