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Summary: The location of this work is at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The nature of this work is to provide scriptwriting/multimedia support services encompassing research, story line development and character development for video projects while incorporating instructional principles, theories, concepts, and best practices into plans for training materials and products. Providing support services to the Directorate of Training and Doctrine/Learning Technology Division/Instructional Multimedia Solutions Branch.

Job Description:

• Provide script writing services encompassing research, story line development and character development for video projects while incorporating instructional principles, theories, concepts, and best practices into plans for training materials and products.

• Write, format, update, review, and edit materials for training courses and website postings that include, but are not limited to, technical narratives, student training aids, training manuals, instruction guides, lesson plans, policies and procedures, webinars, and computer-based training applications.

• Analyze the needs of the target audience.

• Write and edit instructional materials, technical reports and/or technical documentation using MS Office applications.

• Coordinate contents of final drafts with originators for the final narrative to ensure content and material is suitable in terms of coverage, balance and methods of expression and presentation and provide timely feedback.

• Maintain records of manuscript status, approvals, changes, and corrections during the production process.

• Maintain all program scripts.

• Perform a variety of writing tasks to include but not limited to narration, scripts, storyboards, and documents previously identified ensuring cohesiveness, clarity, flow, appropriate reading level, and compliance with Army and grammatical writing guidelines.

• Writing tasks include but are not limited to narration, scripts, storyboards, and documents previously identified.

• Responsible for providing final documents for use in courseware development or film production.

• Conduct all research, and client interviews necessary.

• Facilitate the review and acceptance of all documents for technical, legal, security, and public affairs approval as required.

• Modify/update existing distributed learning products provided from various sources and authored with diverse video- and audio-based development tools such as Adobe Creative Suite - Premier, Final Cut Pro, Flash, HTML, Articulate, Captivate, Rise, Storyline, Adobe Presenter, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Level II: 4 to 10 years' experience and a BA/BS or MA/MS degree or certification.

(Typically performs all functional duties independently).

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

*This position is Contingent upon award.

**DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.