Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking a progressive proactive Technical Writer/Editor to join our dynamic team in Rockville, MD in support of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). The candidate will perform a variety of tasks related to producing and editing SSP Coordination Documents.
In this role, the candidate will author and edit technical documents and technical procedure manuals such as: Weapon System Maintenance documents, Operating Procedures, and related documentation to include but not limited to, governing documents, correspondence, and work instructions. Technical documentation development will include querying subject matter experts to extract technical information. Working under general direction, you will use Navy documentation specifications and different authoring environments to generate and update various types of documentation for our customer. Duties may also include direct interface with our customers and with internal management, coordination of production and distribution schedules, and managing various production tasks including printing, assembling, packaging, and distributing both paper and electronic documentation packages. Attention to detail is a must.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's Degree in English and 4 years work experience
- Excellent written communication skills with a strong grasp of English language rules, spelling, and grammar skills
- Strong interpersonal skills. Must coordinate with Engineering Technologists and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to produce timely, high-quality documentation.
- Research. Interviewing SMEs and researching tools to gather accurate information.
- Attention to Detail. Precision in checking technical accuracy and consistency.
- Expertise with tools such as Microsoft Word and Visio
- Edits documents and presentations for content, relevance, clarity, persuasiveness, comprehensiveness, overall tone, and spelling/grammatical errors
- Configuration Management of technical documentation throughout a products lifecycle.
- Ability to meet deadlines for contract deliverables while juggling multiple projects
Preferred Skills and Education- Master's degree in English
- Experience using IBM Rational Dynamic Object Oriented Requirement System (DOORS)
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to interface with government representatives and internal department
- Experience with working in DOD environment
- Experience editing Military Ordnance Documents and SSPINST
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Benefits InformationEmployee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
