Technical Editor

Technical EditorJoin our team as Technical Editor and support Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) by developing and maintaining professional technical documentation in support of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts. Write, revise, edit, format, and maintain engineering, test, and contract documentation, including test plans, test procedures, test reports, specifications, and CDRLs, while creating and maintaining technical templates and ensuring all documents meet established formatting, grammar, and consistency standards, ensuring MCTSSA has clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate technical documentation to support mission-critical test and engineering activities FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.ResponsibilitiesWrite, revise, edit, format, and maintain engineering and test documentation (e.g., engineering plans, specifications, test plans, test procedures, test reports, quick look reports)Write, revise, edit, format, and maintain contract documents (e.g., PWS, QASP, CDRL)Create and maintain technical document templates for test, certification, and program engineering support groups, including tailoring guidance for end usersResearch, collect, and analyze source material, and observe technical/test processes to support accurate documentationReview technical and test documentation and provide written comments and corrective actionsDevelop and integrate graphics into technical deliverables as neededEnsure all documents adhere to established templates, correct grammar/spelling/punctuation, and consistent acronym usageMaintain a schedule of outstanding documentation and government due datesPrepare and deliver Monthly Status Reports (MSR) and CDRL A001 progress reportingQualificationsRequired:Active Secret security clearanceBachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, Journalism, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)At least 3 years of Marine Corps-related technical writing experience in process evaluation and editing documents in a technical environmentExperience with tactical C5I evaluation-related documents, including but not limited to plans, specifications, design descriptions, end-user guides, technical reports, and test documentation (test plans, test procedures, test reports)Experience writing, revising, editing, formatting, and maintaining engineering and test documentation, including test plans, test procedures, test reports, and quick look reportsExperience writing, revising, editing, formatting, and maintaining contract documents such as PWS, QASP, and CDRLsExperience creating and maintaining technical document templates, including tailoring guidance to help end users identify and select appropriate contentExperience researching, collecting, and analyzing source material, and observing technical or test processes to produce accurate documentationExperience reviewing technical and test documentation and providing written comments, corrective actions, or suggested changesExperience ensuring documents adhere to established formats/templates and maintaining consistency in acronym usage across a document setExperience preparing status or progress reporting (e.g., monthly reports capturing completed work, ongoing efforts, and man-hours)Expertise with Microsoft Office products currently used by the Government (O365)Expertise with Microsoft VisioExpertise with Adobe Acrobat Pro DCExemplary grammar, spelling, and punctuation skillsDesired:Direct experience supporting MCTSSA, AVTB, or related Marine Corps tactical vehicle/systems programs (e.g., AAV, ACV)Familiarity with C5I systems and evaluation frameworksExperience with configuration management (CM) tools and processes in a DoD engineering environmentExperience conducting formal technical document reviews as a distinct function (not just authoring/editing)Experience tracking and reporting contract burn rate/funds status for prime and subcontractorsBackground in systems engineering, test engineering, or a related technical disciplinePrior experience performing under a PWS/SOW-driven or CDRL-driven DoD task orderFamiliarity with CUI handling and DoD document marking requirementsAdditional desktop publishing or graphics tool experience (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign)Prior experience developing training materials or job aids for technical/engineering audiencesFWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.Why Join Our TeamAt FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLong-term and Short-term Disability InsuranceLife Insurance401(k) PlanHoliday PayPaid Time OffPay RangeEstimated annual salary of 81-88k