Senior Technical Writer DoD/Navy Publications Specialist

David A. McPartland

860-***-**** Mystic, CT ***** ****************@*****.***

Experienced Onsite / Hybrid / Remote employee Open to Relocation Open to Federal GS Positions SECRET Clearance — Active Reinvestigated June 2025 Valid through June 2030 Available Immediately for Classified Programs

SENIOR TECHNICAL WRITER & EDITOR

Defense-cleared Senior Technical Writer and Editor with a distinguished career producing mission-critical technical publications for U.S. Navy submarine, nuclear, aviation, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and surface fleet programs. Expertise spans Virginia-Class submarines, MQ-4C Triton UAVs, Amphibious Warfare Ships (LHA/LHD/LPD), Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), Cruisers and Destroyers (CG/DDG), and Carriers (CVN). Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple high-volume deliverables — including technical manuals exceeding several hundred pages — while coordinating with engineering design teams to validate illustrations and ensure content accuracy from concept through final production. Consistent record of 99%+ first-time approval ratings, on-time delivery, and full compliance with ISO 9001 and DoD quality standards.

Subject Matter Expert in S1000D, MIL-SPEC, MIL-STD-40051, NAVAIR, ATA 2200, FAA FAR 33, ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English, ISO 9001, XML coding (PTC Arbortext / Eagle Publishing System), nuclear reactor systems, Virginia-Class submarine documentation, UAV maintenance procedures, surface fleet technical manuals, active/passive sonar systems, weapons systems, NSIV Management Console, IETMs, AIIs, SMIs, SUBSAFE, CDRL, and DoD secure contract documentation.

Additional tools: NSIV Management Console, Corena Suites, Isodraw, Costpoint 8.2, Mattermost, SharePoint, Alfresco, Citrix, Adobe Photoshop, MadCap Flare

CORE COMPETENCIES

• S1000D / MIL-SPEC / MIL-STD-

40051

• NAVAIR / ATA 2200 / FAA

FAR 33

• ASD-STE100 Simplified

Technical English

• PTC Arbortext 5.4 (XML/HTML)

/ EPS

• ISO 9001 / SUBSAFE / CDRL /

SOW

• Technical Manuals / IETMs /

AIIs / SMIs

• Nuclear Reactor & Submarine

Systems

• UAV / Surface Fleet

Documentation

• NOFORN / CON-RD / DoD

Secure Docs

• Configuration Management /

Version Control

• Multi-project & Proposal

Management

• Engineering Design Coordination

/ QA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Technical Writer III

KBR Remote/Hybrid June 2025 – Present

• Author, edit, and validate S1000D-compliant XML data modules for NAVAIR platforms within the Citrix/NAVAIR Eagle Publishing System (EPS), currently focused on MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) maintenance, removal, installation, and fault procedures in XML.

• Interpret engineering schematics, electrical wiring diagrams, maintenance plans, and design specifications to produce accurate, MIL-SPEC and DoD-compliant technical publications supporting Air Vehicle and IFC4 manual sets.

• Develop and validate Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) managed through the Naval IETM technical viewer (NSIV Management Console) in accordance with NAVAIR technical publication standards and MIL-SPEC directives.

• Apply XML coding expertise using PTC Arbortext (XML/HTML) and Eagle Publishing System (EPS); proficient in Flankspeed, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Photoshop, TeamCenter Unified, Microsoft Access, SharePoint, and Nautilus Virtual Desktop (NVD).

• Holds active SECRET clearance issued by DOD CAF June 2025, reinvestigation valid through June 2030 — available immediately for classified program assignments. PQS Specialist

KBR Orange Park, FL September 2024 – June 2025

• Developed PQS documentation frameworks for SWSC command, Newport, RI, establishing naval qualification standards and training requirements from conception through implementation.

• Authored detailed maintenance procedures for surface fleet manuals covering Amphibious Warfare Ships

(LHA/LHD/LPD), Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), Cruisers and Destroyers (CG/DDG), and Carriers (CVN) using SharePoint and Microsoft Word.

• Planned, organized, and facilitated in-person and online PQS development workshops with subject matter experts (SMEs), collecting real-time feedback to drive efficient implementation of project and maintenance procedure improvements.

• Maintained scheduling and milestone tracking in Excel; managed stakeholder coordination and all program tracking requirements across workshop cycles.

• Applied proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, SharePoint, and TeamCenter to support documentation and desktop publishing requirements. Configuration Management Specialist

MIKEL Inc. Middletown, RI January 2024 – May 2024 (Concurrent with Credo Strategies)

• Authored and revised S1000D data modules for the Virginia-Class Submarine Weapon's Launch Console; produced installation and maintenance manual content from conception through final production.

• Managed technical document control, redline editing workflows, version control, and final production schedules; maintained Alfresco document management system.

• Performed SGML-to-XML conversion; created cross-reference parts lists using Haystack; conducted QA reviews on Navy technical manuals; edited technical graphics in Adobe Photoshop, MS Paint, and Paint 3D. Senior Technical Writer — Aviation Engine Documentation MTU Aero Engines Rocky Hill, CT February 2022 – October 2023 (Concurrent with Credo Strategies)

• Produced FAA-compliant commercial aircraft engine maintenance manuals — Engine Manual (EM), Engine Maintenance Manual (EMM), and Clean, Inspection & Repair (CIR) — in accordance with ATA 2200 and S1000D standards; individual deliverables spanning several hundred pages.

• Simultaneously managed multiple active documentation projects, coordinating directly with aviation engineering design teams to verify technical illustration accuracy, validate schematics, and ensure content integrity across all deliverables.

• Revised data modules based on FAA Engineering Authorizations (EAs), Engineering Change Requests

(ECRs), Problem Change Requests (PCRs), and PSAFs; maintained above-average First-Time Approval

(FTA) ratings.

• Generated technical illustrations using Teamcenter Visualization Professional with NX; applied ASD- STE100 Simplified Technical English throughout all publications.

• Collaborated with aviation subject matter experts (SMEs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and fellow technical writers; ensured full regulatory compliance under FAA FAR 33. Proposal Writer / Operations Analyst

Credo Strategies Washington, DC (Consultative) July 2021 – September 2024 (Concurrent with MTU 2022–2023 and MIKEL 2024)

• Provided consultative proposal writing and operations support for a defense-focused business development firm responding to DoD RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.

• Drafted and reviewed technical volumes, past performance narratives, and management approach sections for federal acquisition submissions.

• Ensured alignment with RFP Section L/M evaluation criteria; coordinated proposal kickoff, content development, compliance review, and debrief phases across cross-functional teams. Technical Writer I II III, Nuclear & Submarine Systems General Dynamics Electric Boat Groton, CT July 2003 – July 2021 (18-year tenure, progressive advancement)

• Produced classified and unclassified technical manuals and work packages for U.S. Navy nuclear submarine programs — including Virginia-Class — covering reactor plant systems, weapons support, active/passive sonar, Fly-By-Wire systems, missile compartment, and engine room systems.

• Simultaneously managed multiple concurrent documentation deliverables; individual manuals routinely exceeded several hundred pages. Coordinated with engineering design teams to review and validate all technical illustrations, arrangement drawings, schematics, and diagrams prior to publication.

• Specialized in Alteration Improvement Instructions (AIIs) and Ships Modification Instructions (SMIs): updated maintenance and repair procedures, incorporated complete technical data and parts ordering instructions compliant with DoD requirements.

• Maintained expert knowledge of NOFORN, Confidential, and Confidential Restricted Data (CON-RD) classification requirements and DoD secure contract documentation standards across all programs.

• Achieved 99%+ accuracy across all technical package proofreading; translated complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and specifications into clear documentation for both general and specialized end users.

• Deep subject matter expertise across nuclear reactor cooling systems, five submarine air systems, sonar systems, battery systems, shaft seal replacement, diesel generators, arc fault cabling, and shipboard communications — developed through sustained collaboration with engineers, designers, and operational end users.

• Maintained full ISO 9001 Quality Management Standards compliance; conducted systematic quality review of text, layout, charts, graphics, and illustrative materials throughout all documentation workflows. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Environmental Management Certificate

State of Connecticut Department of Labor

Electronics Mechanic Journeyman Apprenticeship — Graduated 3rd in Class PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

• Naval Architecture, stud welding, and incidental drilling — General Dynamics Electric Boat (internal instructor-led programs)

• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safety & Ethics Training

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Standards — formal certification course

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