Technical Writer

Job Title : Technical Writer

Location : Norman, OK

Clearance : Public Trust

Program : RMSS

Company / Program Description :

Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.

The Washington Post has recognized Centuria Corporation as one of the top workplaces in the DC Metro area for 2024. This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work together by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces. Centuria is honored to have been awarded this distinction.

Program Description :

This position supports the National Weather Service (NWS) Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) Radar Operations Center (ROC), located in Norman, Oklahoma. As part of the Program Branch Team, you will contribute to the sustainment and modernization of 158 Doppler weather radars that provide critical tornado and severe weather warning observations across the Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Korea. The ROC oversees all phases of the hardware and software lifecycle, including business and technical applications, facility support, program management, and quality assurance. This contract includes collaboration with stakeholders from the NWS, Department of Transportation, and the United States Air Force.

You will be a member of the Systems Documentation Team (SDT), which evaluates and reviews proposed changes that impact technical documentation and provides cost and time estimates for these impacts. SDT is responsible for developing and updating maintenance and operations manuals for the WSR-88D Next Generation Weather Radar and Supplemental Product Generator, as well as software specifications maintained by the ROC. SDT also generates and distributes modification, software, and maintenance documentation for these systems and the National Level II network, supporting the NWS, USAF, and FAA.

Job Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain technical documentation for NEXRAD radar equipment, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather information and ensure technical accuracy of documentation.

Write and edit technical documents such as user manuals, installation guides, maintenance procedures, and technical specifications.

Job Requirements :

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.