Technical Editor/Writer

SW Complete

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Journalism, Communications, or related discipline or 7+ years of relevant experience
  • 3+ years of experience in Technical Editing
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiar with Visio
  • Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Support the Data Management team in program development and maintenance
  • Create and maintain technical documentation
  • Edit and format program plans, design specifications, user manuals, and other technical documents
  • Write and review standard operating procedures and internal documentation as needed
  • Collaborate with authors, stakeholders, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gain subject matter insights

Benefits

  • Working in a dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to contribute to critical national security projects
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology and processes
  • Flexibility in work assignments and responsibilities
Full Job Description
Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Other Requirements: U.S. Citizenship

Description:
The Technical Editor and Writer candidate duties will include but not be limited to the following duties:
  • Be part of the Data Management (DM) team supporting a development and maintenance of the program
  • Work with the team to create and maintain the technical documentation
  • Edit, format, and maintain program and technical documentation such as program plans, design specifications, user manuals, software build and installation documentation, test reports, procedures, PowerPoint briefings, and reports.
  • Writes and reviews standard operating procedures and internal working documentation as needed.
  • Works with authors, assigned stakeholders, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gain better understanding of subject matter.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Journalism, Communications, or related discipline and 3+ years of experience in Technical Editing.Seven years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Be familiar with Visio.
  • Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance or higher
  • US Citizenship required


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with ClearCase or other version control system preferred

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