ASRC Federal Advanced Research, LLC (AFAR) is seeking a
Senior Technical Writer to support a potential contract with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) in Norman, Oklahoma.
The NWS operates a complex, interconnected enterprise of systems responsible for the collection, processing, and dissemination of weather data and forecast products. These systems range from field-deployed observation infrastructure (e.g., ASOS, radar networks, data buoys) to mission-critical processing platforms (e.g., AWIPS, MRMS) and enterprise-level data architectures. To meet evolving mission needs, enhance resilience, and leverage modern technology, the NWS requires expert, on-demand support to execute a multi-year strategy focused on cloud adoption, modernization of legacy systems, and seamless integration of new capabilities and research partner data streams.
The NWS, in partnership with other agencies, is executing the Radar Next Program to modernize the nation's weather radar infrastructure. This program involves replacing the aging Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) Weather Surveillance Radar 1988 Doppler (WSR-88D) system with a next-generation network featuring enhanced capabilities, and improved coverage and performance. Given the criticality of uninterrupted radar coverage for public safety, the transition must be seamless.
AFAR's potential partnership with NWS will provide specialized technical and engineering support to the NWS Radar Next Program Office across several key areas to ensure the successful definition, design, development, and deployment of the modernized radar system and its associated data processing and distribution infrastructure.
Work location: Onsite - Norman, OK
Background: Government issued background investigation
Responsibilities: - Develops comprehensive test plans, procedures, and technical documentation for MRMS and OAR programs.
- Creates test strategies, acceptance criteria, user manuals, SOPs, and training materials.
- Designs training curricula for NWS staff, forecasters, and maintainers on new systems and data formats.
- Coordinates with engineers and OAR stakeholders.
- May lead small team and mentor junior writers
Education/Experience: - Minimum of 10+ years of relevant work experience.
- Bachelors in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Engineering, or related, or equivalent.
- Must be a US Citizen to meet contract requirements.
- Must successfully complete a government issued background investigation.
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
