Job Description

Technical Writer/Editor

We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer/Editor to research, write, edit, and proofread technical data for documents such as manuals, procedures, and specifications. This role ensures that technical documentation is accurate, complete, and meets editorial and government specifications, adhering to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style.

Essential Functions:

• Research, write, edit, and proofread technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures, and specifications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.
• Ensure technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications, and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style.
• Develop high-quality documentation with minimal guidance that is coherent and easy to follow, complying with corresponding standards, style guides, and directives to meet customer and end-user needs. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, technical manuals and ordnance directives.
• Manipulate graphics, charts, diagrams, etc., to be included in documentation.
• Edit and review rough drafts for format, clarity, and adherence to editorial and government specifications.
• Route documents through the chain of command to final signature in a timely fashion while maintaining a record of movement between offices and organizations.
• Communicate obstacles or issues to leadership immediately.
• Interface with technical writers, multimedia personnel, ISEAs, customers, and experienced government teams.
• Perform clerical/administrative duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in technical writing/editing. Experience with writing or editing military manuals preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred. Experience can be substituted for education.
• Knowledge of proper English grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation rules to identify errors and make corrections as errors are encountered.
• Proficient in desktop publishing with abilities to create and update tables, manipulate graphics and drawings, create and update flow charts, and format/layout text.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Familiarity with the SECNAV Correspondence Manual and the Government Printing Office (GPO) Style Guide preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills to work with clients, team members, and management staff, including both DoD civilian, uniformed military, and contractor personnel.
• Ability to review and analyze others’ writing in a constructive manner.

Desired Qualifications:

• Flexibility to cope with dynamic, high-pressure environments and short-fused or rapidly changing deadlines and prioritization.
• Ability to effectively work both independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Analytical problem solver with high attention to detail.
• Must be organized and process-oriented.

Travel: No regular travel is expected for this position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits, including life, health, dental, vision, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) coverage for eligible employees and family members.
• 401(K) Plan with company match.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Competitive salaries.

Application Process: We invite resumes from all interested parties.

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