{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4bca49b48b43688df25ea9f1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4bca49b48b43688df25ea9f1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4bca49b48b43688df25ea9f1","title":"Technical Writer/Editor","description":"Overview:\n\nTECHNICAL WRITER/ EDITOR (ATCDC):\n\nBowhead is seeking an experienced Technical Writer/ Editor for our upcoming proposal effort to supervise technical documentation and editorial support for the Data Collection Support Services (DCSS) contract supporting the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) Aberdeen, MD. The Technical Writer/Editor is responsible for document quality, technical editing, report development, publication standards, and coordination with Government technical personnel.\n\nResponsibilities:\nServe as working leader for technical writers and editorial support personnel.\nDevelop, review, edit, and standardize technical reports, manuals, procedures, briefs, and administrative documentation.\nEnsure accurate technical terminology, organization, clarity, consistency, and compliance with Government publication standards.\nCoordinate document development and review with Government test officers, technical specialists, and other stakeholders.\nReview work completed by other writers and identify required corrections before Government submission.\nMaintain document versions, review records, revisions, files, and technical information repositories.\nIncorporate technical graphics, photographs, diagrams, tables, and other supporting material into reports.\nOversee document production, formatting, distribution, and timely completion of assigned reporting requirements.\nSupport technical staff training and continuity of document-control practices.\nUse Government-authorized writing and editing tools, including approved AI platforms when required, subject to applicable security and verification requirements.\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Professional Writing, Communications, or another scientific discipline.\nMinimum six (6) years of technical writing experience supporting Department of Defense research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) programs.\nMinimum five (5) years of leadership experience.\n\nIntermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.\n\nAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.\n\nPreferred Experience:\n\nTechnical documentation for Army or Navy weapons, automotive, ordnance, or other developmental testing.\nTest reports, detailed test plans, incident reporting, and controlled technical records.\nGovernment publication standards, document repositories, and configuration control.\nLeadership of technical writers in a high-volume, deadline-driven test organization.\n\nTargeted salary range is $50.74/hour based on qualifications and experience.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nMust be able to lift up to 10-25 pounds\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time\nMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically\n\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.\n\nPlease note that the salary information is a general guideline only. 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The Technical Writer/Editor is responsible for document quality, technical editing, report development, publication standards, and coordination with Government technical personnel.\n\nResponsibilities:\nServe as working leader for technical writers and editorial support personnel.\nDevelop, review, edit, and standardize technical reports, manuals, procedures, briefs, and administrative documentation.\nEnsure accurate technical terminology, organization, clarity, consistency, and compliance with Government publication standards.\nCoordinate document development and review with Government test officers, technical specialists, and other stakeholders.\nReview work completed by other writers and identify required corrections before Government submission.\nMaintain document versions, review records, revisions, files, and technical information repositories.\nIncorporate technical graphics, photographs, diagrams, tables, and other supporting material into reports.\nOversee document production, formatting, distribution, and timely completion of assigned reporting requirements.\nSupport technical staff training and continuity of document-control practices.\nUse Government-authorized writing and editing tools, including approved AI platforms when required, subject to applicable security and verification requirements.\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Professional Writing, Communications, or another scientific discipline.\nMinimum six (6) years of technical writing experience supporting Department of Defense research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) programs.\nMinimum five (5) years of leadership experience.\n\nIntermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.\n\nAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.\n\nPreferred Experience:\n\nTechnical documentation for Army or Navy weapons, automotive, ordnance, or other developmental testing.\nTest reports, detailed test plans, incident reporting, and controlled technical records.\nGovernment publication standards, document repositories, and configuration control.\nLeadership of technical writers in a high-volume, deadline-driven test organization.\n\nTargeted salary range is $50.74/hour based on qualifications and experience.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nMust be able to lift up to 10-25 pounds\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time\nMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically\n\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level. 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