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ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Technical Writer to join our team in Herndon, VA, to create and maintain technical documentation related to a mission-critical application in support of one of our key National Intelligence Customers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:   

• Create and maintain technical documentation for software applications, systems, and processes, including user manuals, system guides, release notes, and knowledge base articles.  

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and software developers to gather information and understand complex technical concepts.  

• Translate technical information into clear and concise documentation that is easily understandable by end-users.  

• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of all technical documentation produced.  

• Organize and structure information effectively to facilitate easy navigation and retrieval of documentation.  

• Review and edit existing documentation to improve clarity, accuracy, and readability.  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers and solutions architects, to gather information and provide input on documentation requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field of study

• 4+ years of experience in Technical Writing in the Intelligence Community

• Proficiency in using documentation tools and software, such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and content management systems

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) or other IT Service Management Frameworks.   

• Knowledge of IT security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST 800-53)   

• Certifications in technical writing, documentation management, or related field (e.g., Technical Writer Certification, Certified Professional Technical Communicator – Foundation)   

• Familiarity with the Agile development methodology and software development lifecycle. 

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Associate Quality Production Specialist in Fairfax, VA.

The quality inspector role is dedicated is support of Quality Management System requirements, nonconformance review and disposition, and verifying product conformance to design requirements.  This position will validate work instructions, tooling requirements, certifications, process standards, policies, and procedures.

The Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) is responsible for teaching and certifying 4S business unit individuals on the IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, and IPC J-STD, ensuring they understand and can apply the acceptance criteria for electronic assemblies, including soldering, wiring, and quality standards.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists with review and validation of product non-conformances and disposition type, quality procedures and engineering requirements.
• Supports analysis to identify and evaluate the quality of products, operations and processes.
• Participates in the investigation to determine root cause of nonconformance of plans.
• Ability to apply basic knowledge of aerospace design, systems and integration to perform failure and forensic analysis of aerospace components and systems.
• Gathers data and provides recommendations/solutions to nonconformance of plans, products or processes.
• Assists with the development, modification and documentation of actions to assure problem resolution or to implement corrective/preventive action.
• Assists in obtaining corrective action on nonconforming plans and hardware/processes and submits for review.
• Supports concurrence and obtains commitments to support program resolution.
• Participates and observes the validation associated with corrective action to assure nonconformance has been eliminated.
• Verifies internal replication systems adhere to Company and regulatory standards and procedures.
• Creates airplane specific airborne software packages.
• Conducts audits to ensure media is stored and handled per engineering defined requirements.
• Assists in the creation of reports and coordinates with the parties responsible for internal distribution.
• Works under general supervision.

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience with performing product inspection
• 3+ years of experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• 3+ years of experience performing data analysis
• 3+ experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCCA) and Corrective Action
• 3+ years of experience with quality systems (e.g., Boeing Quality Management System (BQMS), International Organization for Standardization (ISO9001), Aerospace Standard (AS9100)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Associate’s Degree or higher
• Knowledge of IPC industry standards for design, manufacture, and assembly of electronic products.

Travel:

This position may require travel up to 10% 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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

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: USD $69,700 - $94,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 06, 2025

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Associate Quality Production Specialist in Fairfax, VA.

The quality inspector role is dedicated is support of Quality Management System requirements, nonconformance review and disposition, and verifying product conformance to design requirements.  This position will validate work instructions, tooling requirements, certifications, process standards, policies, and procedures.

The Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) is responsible for teaching and certifying 4S business unit individuals on the IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, and IPC J-STD, ensuring they understand and can apply the acceptance criteria for electronic assemblies, including soldering, wiring, and quality standards.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists with review and validation of product non-conformances and disposition type, quality procedures and engineering requirements.
• Supports analysis to identify and evaluate the quality of products, operations and processes.
• Participates in the investigation to determine root cause of nonconformance of plans.
• Ability to apply basic knowledge of aerospace design, systems and integration to perform failure and forensic analysis of aerospace components and systems.
• Gathers data and provides recommendations/solutions to nonconformance of plans, products or processes.
• Assists with the development, modification and documentation of actions to assure problem resolution or to implement corrective/preventive action.
• Assists in obtaining corrective action on nonconforming plans and hardware/processes and submits for review.
• Supports concurrence and obtains commitments to support program resolution.
• Participates and observes the validation associated with corrective action to assure nonconformance has been eliminated.
• Verifies internal replication systems adhere to Company and regulatory standards and procedures.
• Creates airplane specific airborne software packages.
• Conducts audits to ensure media is stored and handled per engineering defined requirements.
• Assists in the creation of reports and coordinates with the parties responsible for internal distribution.
• Works under general supervision.

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience with performing product inspection
• 3+ years of experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• 3+ years of experience performing data analysis
• 3+ experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCCA) and Corrective Action
• 3+ years of experience with quality systems (e.g., Boeing Quality Management System (BQMS), International Organization for Standardization (ISO9001), Aerospace Standard (AS9100)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Associate’s Degree or higher
• Knowledge of IPC industry standards for design, manufacture, and assembly of electronic products.

Travel:

This position may require travel up to 10% 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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

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: USD $69,700 - $94,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 06, 2025

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We are looking for an advanced physicist to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of each model.

In this role you will need to hold an expert understanding of physics- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Astrophysics, Biophysics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics.

Benefits:

• This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
• You’ll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
• You can work on your own schedule
• Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work

Responsibilities:

• Give AI chatbots diverse and complex physics problems and evaluate their outputs
• Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
• Detail-oriented
• Proficient in mathematics, inductive/deductive reasoning, physical/temporal/ spatial reasoning
• A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is preferred but not required

Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD. This job is only available to those in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Those located outside of these countries will not see work or assessments available on our site at this time.

We are looking for an advanced physicist to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of each model.

In this role you will need to hold an expert understanding of physics- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Astrophysics, Biophysics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics.

Benefits:

• This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
• You’ll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
• You can work on your own schedule
• Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work

Responsibilities:

• Give AI chatbots diverse and complex physics problems and evaluate their outputs
• Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
• Detail-oriented
• Proficient in mathematics, inductive/deductive reasoning, physical/temporal/ spatial reasoning
• A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is preferred but not required

Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD. This job is only available to those in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Those located outside of these countries will not see work or assessments available on our site at this time.

We are looking for an advanced physicist to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of each model.

In this role you will need to hold an expert understanding of physics- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Astrophysics, Biophysics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics.

Benefits:

• This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
• You’ll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
• You can work on your own schedule
• Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work

Responsibilities:

• Give AI chatbots diverse and complex physics problems and evaluate their outputs
• Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
• Detail-oriented
• Proficient in mathematics, inductive/deductive reasoning, physical/temporal/ spatial reasoning
• A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is preferred but not required

Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD. This job is only available to those in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Those located outside of these countries will not see work or assessments available on our site at this time.

We are looking for an advanced physicist to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of each model.

In this role you will need to hold an expert understanding of physics- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Astrophysics, Biophysics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics.

Benefits:

• This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
• You’ll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
• You can work on your own schedule
• Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work

Responsibilities:

• Give AI chatbots diverse and complex physics problems and evaluate their outputs
• Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
• Detail-oriented
• Proficient in mathematics, inductive/deductive reasoning, physical/temporal/ spatial reasoning
• A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is preferred but not required

Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD. This job is only available to those in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Those located outside of these countries will not see work or assessments available on our site at this time.

We are looking for an advanced physicist to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of each model.

In this role you will need to hold an expert understanding of physics- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Astrophysics, Biophysics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics.

Benefits:

• This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
• You’ll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
• You can work on your own schedule
• Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work

Responsibilities:

• Give AI chatbots diverse and complex physics problems and evaluate their outputs
• Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
• Detail-oriented
• Proficient in mathematics, inductive/deductive reasoning, physical/temporal/ spatial reasoning
• A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is preferred but not required

Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD. This job is only available to those in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Those located outside of these countries will not see work or assessments available on our site at this time.

We are looking for an advanced physicist to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of each model.

In this role you will need to hold an expert understanding of physics- a completed or in progress Masters/PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to: Astrophysics, Biophysics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics.

Benefits:

• This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
• You’ll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
• You can work on your own schedule
• Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work

Responsibilities:

• Give AI chatbots diverse and complex physics problems and evaluate their outputs
• Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
• Detail-oriented
• Proficient in mathematics, inductive/deductive reasoning, physical/temporal/ spatial reasoning
• A current, in progress, or completed Masters and/or PhD is preferred but not required

Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD. This job is only available to those in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Those located outside of these countries will not see work or assessments available on our site at this time.