Technical Editor & Writer III

Job title: Technical Editor & Writer III
Work location: Onsite in San Diego, CA
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 Contract
Work authorization: US Citizen; must hold a current/active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance

Position Description:

- The Technical Editor & Writer III will support a wide array of tasks associated with the development and maintenance of technical publications for a large defense program.

- Editing plans, technical reports, test procedures, statements of work, user manuals, operation manuals, requirement specifications, validation documents, and proposal volumes.

- Working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure clear and accurate technical documentation.

- ​​​Collaborating with Configuration Management and Quality Mission Assurance for document publication and delivery.

- Capturing meeting minutes and action items for technical exchange meetings (TEMs) and design reviews.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree with 5 years of related experience;

- OR a Masters degree with 3 years of related experience;

- OR a PhD with 1 year of related experience.

- Current DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

- Experience developing and maintaining program plans and process documents, and experience working with SMEs to improve and clarify technical documentation.

- Excellent technical writing and editing skills with a focus on accuracy and consistency of both technical information and documentation layout.

- Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and SharePoint plus Adobe Acrobat.

- Well-organized, detailed-oriented self-starter who enjoys challenges and works well in teams and independently.

- Exceptional organizational skills to include the ability to multitask; must be focused on programs documentation requirements and deadlines.

- Outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management, as well as the customer.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Understanding of contractual requirements [SOWs and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs)] and Configuration Management processes.

- Understanding of program Security Classification Guides (SCGs) to determine document portion markings.

- Proposal experience, such as authoring Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and editing Technical Volumes.

- Experience using Agile framework and Jira best practices.

Please apply to [email protected]