Overview/ Job Responsibilities
Entarian has an opportunity for a Training Developer with extensive instructional design experience in more technical-manual/documentation focused than a traditional instructional designer role. The position should bridge technical subject-matter experts, engineers, training developers, and Soldiers/end users. The position requires the ability to interpret complex technical information and translate it into clear, accurate, and user-focused documentation for Soldiers, maintainers, instructors, and other personnel. The candidate will be responsible for researching, developing, reviewing, updating, and maintaining technical manuals, operator/user guides, training materials, and associated documentation. The candidate will also assist with training needs analysis, implementation planning, sustainment, and validation/verification activities and will interface with government personnel to identify required activities, perform collaborative planning, review deliverables, and resolve issues.
Primary Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To:
Develop, revise, and maintain technical manuals (TMs), operator manuals, user guides, quick-reference guides, job aids, and training documentation for assigned systems and equipment.
Develops, organizes, and maintains supporting instructional materials such as practical exercises, examinations (written and hands-on), student handouts, background material, instructional aids and training aids.
Review engineering documentation, system specifications, manufacturer manuals, software documentation, test reports, and other technical source material to develop accurate training content.
Convert complex technical procedures into clear, sequential, task-oriented instructions that can be understood and executed by the intended audience.
Develop and update task-based training materials, including performance steps, conditions, standards, troubleshooting procedures, system configuration procedures, and operator tasks.
Incorporate approved Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), software updates, hardware modifications, configuration changes, lessons learned, and field feedback into technical documentation.
Assist in the development of IMI products.
Conduct quality-control reviews for technical accuracy, grammar, terminology, formatting, consistency, and usability.
Participate in equipment demonstrations, technical interchange meetings, training events, and field exercises to gather information necessary for documentation development.
Maintain working knowledge of assigned communications systems, software applications, network architectures, and associated support equipment.
Coordinate with Training Developers and Team Leads to ensure technical documentation supports the overall training strategy and current mission requirements.
Technical publication validation, verification, and Logistics Demonstration (LD) process development and support.
Assist in the development of documentation for Contract Deliverable Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
Determine the learning strategies required to meet the learning needs of the customer.
Minimum Qualifications
Active Secret clearance
BA degree or 12-15 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience developing technical manuals, user guides, training documentation, or other technical publications.
Experience interpreting and documenting complex technical systems, equipment, software, or communications processes.
Ability to work effectively with technical SMEs and extract accurate information from highly technical discussions and source documentation.
Strong technical writing, editing, proofreading, and documentation skills.
Ability to develop task-oriented, step-by-step procedures.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify technical inconsistencies or missing information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and/or Visio.
Ability to manage multiple documentation projects, revisions, and competing deadlines.
Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with government and contractor personnel.
Must be able to travel atleast 40% of the year.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required to regularly sit, walk, and/or stand throughout various times during the day.
Use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office and maintenance power equipment.
Desired Qualifications
Experience supporting U.S. Army C5ISR, tactical communications, networking, or Command and Control systems.
Experience with Army technical publications and documentation processes.
Previous experience as a Training Developer, Technical Writer, Instructor, Maintainer, Communications Specialist, or SME.
Experience developing or revising Army Technical Manuals (TMs) and associated training products.
Familiarity with MIL-STD, Army publication standards, configuration management, and technical data management.
Experience working with software-intensive systems and documenting procedures associated with software updates and configuration changes
