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Technical Data & Documentation Specialist

Role overview

Summary

This role supports T-AKE-class ships by developing and managing technical data and documentation essential for lifecycle sustainment. You will ensure that shipboard systems have accurate technical information and support obsolescence analysis activities, coordinating with various personnel to maintain documentation integrity.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant U.S. Navy technical school diploma/certification.
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in technical documentation or technical data management.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.
  • Knowledge of naval or maritime systems and logistics documentation requirements.
  • Familiarity with document control principles and configuration management practices.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation for shipboard systems, including manuals and specifications.
  • Maintain technical data repositories with proper version control and ensure documentation accuracy.
  • Verify part numbers, NSNs, and provisioning data for completeness and alignment with standards.
  • Support audits and inspections by providing accurate technical documentation and tracking changes.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication

About the company

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THOR Solutions, LLC

  • Defense
  • 51–200
Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) supporting a broad portfolio of U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and commercial clients. THOR supports U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and commercial maritime domain requirement execution nationwide and around the world, including all major Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) Fleet Concentration Areas (FCAs). Visit our website at www.thorsolutions.us Visit our Careers site at www.thorsolutions.us/careers

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Job description

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Technical Data & Documentation Specialist to support T-AKE-class ships by developing, managing, and maintaining technical data, documentation, and configuration records essential for lifecycle sustainment.

This role ensures shipboard systems have accurate, complete, and compliant technical information, including manuals, provisioning data, drawings, and change documentation. The specialist also supports obsolescence (DMSMS) analysis activities by updating documentation, tracking affected items, and ensuring technical data accurately reflects current and future supportability requirements.

This position is a short-term position, anticipated to last approximately though the end of June, 2027, with possibility of further work.

Typical Responsibilities:
  • Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation for shipboard systems, including manuals, drawings, specifications, provisioning data, and required ILS deliverables.
  • Maintain technical data repositories with proper version control and ensure documentation accuracy by validating against configuration baselines, engineering drawings, vendor data, and OEM requirements.
  • Verify part numbers, NSNs, provisioning data, and deliverables for completeness and alignment with T AKE and engineering authority standards.
  • Support audits, inspections, and readiness reviews by providing accurate, up to date technical documentation and tracking changes, obsolescence impacts, and configuration adjustments.
  • Coordinate with engineering, logistics, provisioning, and program office personnel to update technical data and prepare reports and status updates for documentation changes.

Location: Remote/hybrid from within commuting distance of a THOR office in Panama City, FL (highly preferred); San Diego, CA; or Virginia Beach, VA.

Typical Physical Activity: Desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion.

Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $32.21/hour – $42.30/hour. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Eligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Preferred: This position prefers eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. An existing Secret security clearance is highly preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
  • A high school diploma, GED equivalent, or a relevant U.S. Navy technical school diploma/certification.
  • At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience in technical documentation, technical data management, configuration documentation, or ILS-related technical writing.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, specifications, and provisioning data.
  • Knowledge of naval or maritime systems, technical standards, and logistics documentation requirements.
  • Familiarity with document control principles, revision tracking, and configuration management practices.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities.
Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Prior T-AKE, Navy, Coast Guard, or maritime industry documentation experience.
  • Experience with Navy or DoD documentation standards (e.g., S1000D, MIL-STDs, NAVSEA documentation requirements).
  • Background in ILS, provisioning, DMSMS analysis, or technical data development.
  • Knowledge of Navy logistics and configuration systems (e.g., CDMD-OA, PMS, technical manual systems).

Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Paid Time Off (accrued)
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options
  • Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
  • TRICARE Supplemental Coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals
  • Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
  • Vision Insurance Plan (2 plan options)
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Commuter/Transit Benefits
  • Basic Life/AD&D Insurance for employee
  • Additional Life Insurance options for employee + family
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Pet Benefits
  • Legal Plan
  • ID Theft Protection Plan
  • Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
  • Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require an existing security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants to cleared positions who lack clearance eligibility will not be considered.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at recruiting@thorsolutions.us or (571) 215-0077.

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