Technical Editor

Responsibilities

• Write, 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 users
• Research, collect, and analyze source material, and observe technical/test processes to support accurate documentation
• Review technical and test documentation and provide written comments and corrective actions
• Develop and integrate graphics into technical deliverables as needed
• Ensure all documents adhere to established templates, correct grammar/spelling/punctuation, and consistent acronym usage
• Maintain a schedule of outstanding documentation and government due dates
• Prepare and deliver Monthly Status Reports (MSR) and CDRL A001 progress reporting

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor'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 environment
• Experience 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 reports
• Experience writing, revising, editing, formatting, and maintaining contract documents such as PWS, QASP, and CDRLs
• Experience creating and maintaining technical document templates, including tailoring guidance to help end users identify and select appropriate content
• Experience researching, collecting, and analyzing source material, and observing technical or test processes to produce accurate documentation
• Experience reviewing technical and test documentation and providing written comments, corrective actions, or suggested changes
• Experience ensuring documents adhere to established formats/templates and maintaining consistency in acronym usage across a document set
• Experience 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 Visio
• Expertise with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
• Exemplary grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills

Desired

• Direct experience supporting MCTSSA, AVTB, or related Marine Corps tactical vehicle/systems programs (e.g., AAV, ACV)
• Familiarity with C5I systems and evaluation frameworks
• Experience with configuration management (CM) tools and processes in a DoD engineering environment
• Experience 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 subcontractors
• Background in systems engineering, test engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Prior experience performing under a PWS/SOW-driven or CDRL-driven DoD task order
• Familiarity with CUI handling and DoD document marking requirements
• Additional desktop publishing or graphics tool experience (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign)
• Prior experience developing training materials or job aids for technical/engineering audiences

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off