Technical Writer/Editor

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Produce, proofread, edit, format, layout, and design a wide variety of customer work products, including workbooks, manuals, training materials, technical reports, performance reports, presentations, white papers, slide decks, and SOPs.
• Gather information and requirements, interview and collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts, conduct research, and express technical information clearly for the intended audience.
• Create graphic models to effectively convey technical material.
• Provide briefings or reports on work progress and lead work product development/revision meetings to gather suggestions, implement feedback, and ensure quality.
• Maintain all technical and non-technical files related to work products, manage updates, version control, and revisions in the knowledge management repository.
• Take ownership of assignments to ensure products are produced with high quality, accuracy, and on deadline.
• Support execution of contract requirements, including submission of supporting data and metrics, and timely completion of reports.
• May perform overflow graphic design work as needed.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD Interim Secret security clearance and subsequent final DOD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree or minimum 10 years of directly applicable work experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 years of professional related work experience.
• Strong attention to detail and expert-level skills in writing, editing, formatting, and proofreading.
• Experience in requirements gathering and stakeholder interviews.
• Proficiency in organizing and presenting information clearly and concisely.
• Effective collaboration skills to define project requirements.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Nice to Have

• Certifications such as Certified Scrum Master, Certified Agilist, PMP, or CTW.
• Experience using Adobe InDesign or Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and iterative documentation.
• Active DOD Secret security clearance.
• Work experience with the Naval Maintenance Community, U.S. Navy, or Department of Defense, especially Navy mechanic/electrician or shipyard maintenance background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (minimum 10 years of applicable experience if no degree).
• Minimum 5 years of related professional experience.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation with a proposed salary range of $61,600-$129,300, influenced by location, experience, and skills.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off.
• Flexible work arrangements across multiple sites including customer locations, CACI offices, and home.