Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Technical Editor. This position is a full-time opportunity located in the greater Washington, DC area.

Battelle's Infrastructure Safety and Security (ISS) business is pursuing a high-profile support program for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client. The scope of this program includes a full spectrum of research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) support. As we prepare for this opportunity, we are actively recruiting highly qualified candidates for anticipated roles.

The Technical Editor will review and provide detailed editorial feedback on technical documents related to systems engineering, T&E, policies, requirements, and standards. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage time-sensitive reviews, and deep familiarity with DHS T&E policy and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

As a Technical Editor, the selected individual will provide expert editorial support across a range of technical and programmatic documents for DHS programs. Responsibilities may include:

• Reviewing technical documents related to systems engineering, T&E, policies, requirements, and standards, and developing detailed comments, corrections, questions, and improvement recommendations in comment matrix or narrative format
• Participating in comment adjudication meetings when requested, contributing subject matter expertise to resolve editorial and technical discrepancies
• Managing priorities and schedules to flexibly support time-sensitive document reviews and provide rapid recommended responses
• Supporting program planning and oversight activities, including exercise development, execution, and evaluation
• Assisting with system-level analysis and system integration support, including assessment of threats and vulnerabilities as they relate to documented requirements and standards
• Supporting technical assessment and evaluation activities to complement government technical experts in applying acquisition efforts and RDT&E toward the DHS mission
• Communicating findings and recommendations effectively in written and verbal formats to diverse stakeholders, including senior government personnel

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in technical writing or editing
• Experience with T&E policies, requirements, and standards
• DHS T&E Level 1, DAWIA T&E Foundational Level 1, and/or CTEP (Certified Test and Evaluation Professional) certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Secret level clearance with ability to obtain DHS Suitability

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting DHS programs
• Active DHS Suitability
• Experience providing assistance with program planning and oversight, exercise development and execution, and program evaluation
• Experience with system-level analysis, system integration support, and understanding of threats and vulnerabilities
• Experience with technical assessment and evaluation to support government technical experts in applying acquisition efforts and RDT&E toward accomplishing the DHS mission

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $79,700 - $113,500 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.