Technical Data & Documentation Specialist

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).