Technical Publication Specialist 2 - Paragon Cyber Solutions

Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as a Technical Publication Specialist 2. Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space!  Paragon employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets!  We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.  

As a member of the Sustaining Engineering team, you would join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch-test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers.

This position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

This position may be eligible for telecommuting after the initial training period is complete.

Essential Functions

• Create  end-user documents in accordance with the company’s strategies and standards.
• Support publications from initiation to operational use.
• Identify, modify and implement technical data packages consisting of an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), engineering drawings, and Logistics Management Information (LMI), ide Technical Manual (TM) development and changes using Adobe Frame Maker, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Collaborate with other team members’ engineers, drafters, and internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create technical publications and other required documentation.
• Perform in-process reviews, certifications and verifications of Technical Manuals with operators, peers, and customers.
• Coordinate and support Engineering in Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment. Participate in project meetings with direct contact with the Engineering and Government customer.
• Coordinate and handle multiple tasks and projects and provide guidance for the same to IPT members throughout the development lifecycle.
• Perform data and configuration management activities associated with implementation of Technical Manuals and other required documentation.
• Develop required Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Ability to perform work and resolve problems with limited supervision.
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to proofread and edit technical documents.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Communication or English; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) or more years’ experience in an engineering or technical publication or related environment.
• Proficiency with Adobe Frame Maker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Microsoft Office applications or other Desktop Publishing Programs.
• Working knowledge of engineering materials, components, assemblies, computer, and peripheral hardware designs parts.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, e.g., Windchill or equivalent.
• Familiarity with S1000D authoring and publishing, preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• May require occasional travel to remote sites.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
• Paid Time Off & 10 Paid Public Holidays.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Healthy Work-Life Balance.
• Training & Development.