Technical Documentation Specailist

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a Strategic Weapons System Library Technical Editor to join the Documentation Enterprise team in support of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks related to producing and editing technical documents and technical procedure manuals such as: Strategic Systems Program Ordnance Pamphlets, Ordnance Documents, Corrective Maintenance Procedures, and related documentation.
• Accurately edit and format Department of Navy Technical Manuals.
• Perform quality checks on externally submitted data.
• Maintain data integrity.
• Cook up document production and distribution schedules.
• Decipher redlines (changes) on technical procedures and drawings made by contractor partners or other team members.
• Proofread material for content structure, document format, spelling, and punctuation.
• Communicate with team members to ensure accuracy and completeness of technical data.
• Recommend changes to internal processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Exceptional attention to detail and an eye for formatting inconsistencies.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as outstanding proofreading and formatting skills.
• Ability to edit professional documents for content, sentence tense continuity, and adherence to established standards.
• Ability to perform documentation coordination and production activities within tight deadlines concentrating on attention to detail and accuracy of document content.
• Strong interpersonal skills: able to collaborate with all staff levels and across all program areas to produce timely, high-quality documentation.
• Flexibility in dealing with changing priorities.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or Computer Science and at least 4 years of related/relevant work experience, or
• High School and at least 8 years related/relevant work experience.

Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and an eye for formatting inconsistencies.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as outstanding proofreading and formatting skills.
• Ability to edit professional documents for content, sentence tense continuity, and adherence to established standards.
• Ability to perform documentation coordination and production activities within tight deadlines concentrating on attention to detail and accuracy of document content.
• Strong interpersonal skills: able to collaborate with all staff levels and across all program areas to produce timely, high-quality documentation.
• Flexibility in dealing with changing priorities.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

This position offers a Full-Time Salary Range of $67,406 - $114,590, regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.