Technical Editor/Writer

Applicant resumes may be shared with a partner for consideration. Applicants must complete the application questions and Release of Information to be considered for this position.

About the Role

In support of the Marine Corps Systems Command Product Support Directorate (PSD) contract, we are seeking a Technical Writer/Editor III with experience in Marine Corps acquisitions and logistics and the ability to develop, review, edit, and update reports, manuals, briefs, instruction books, catalogs, and other technical publications.

This position will be performed at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany in Albany, Georgia, with the possibility of occasional telework.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, provide technical writing and editorial support to multiple acquisition teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Review technical material for clarity, accuracy, readability, grammar, spelling, consistency, and formatting.
• Coordinate with authors, subject-matter experts, and customers to identify needed improvements, obtain clarification, and ensure recommended changes accurately communicate the intended technical information.
• Write, edit, review, and update reports, manuals, briefs, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical publications.
• Edit scientific and engineering research reports, technical papers, publications, and author manuscripts after technical reviews have been completed.
• Correct errors involving grammar, spelling, punctuation, terminology, consistency, and document formatting.
• Prepare revisions ranging from minor terminology substitutions to complete rewrites of technical passages.
• Meet with authors and subject-matter experts to explain recommended improvements and obtain concurrence with proposed changes.
• Identify insufficient supporting documentation, unclear statements, and overly technical language that may reduce readability.
• Recommend terminology and revisions that improve the clarity and readability of technical information.
• Manage electronic libraries within customer logistics information systems.
• Support multiple Marine Corps acquisition teams and technical publication requirements.
• Perform other technical writing and editing duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English or a relevant field.
• 5-8 years of technical writing experience is highly preferred.
• Secret Clearance preferred; ability to obtain Secret Clearance required.
• Working knowledge and experience in Marine Corps acquisitions and logistics.
• Experience editing technical papers and publications within a government environment.
• Experience working with scientific, engineering, logistics, and other technical subject matter.
• Experience writing and updating reports, manuals, briefs, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical publications.
• Experience reviewing documents for grammar, spelling, terminology, readability, consistency, and formatting.
• Experience coordinating recommended changes with authors, customers, and subject-matter experts.
• Experience managing electronic document libraries within customer information systems.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Previous professional experience working as an editor.

Skills

• Strong technical writing, editing, proofreading, and document-review skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, customers, and outside contacts.
• Ability to understand complex technical subject matter and communicate it clearly to the intended audience.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while supporting multiple acquisition teams.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy and consistency across technical publications.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Professional, proactive, and customer-focused approach.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear, and to use hands and arms for routine work tasks.
• May occasionally lift or move items up to 30 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a typical indoor office setting with a quiet to moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Employees are expected to follow safety procedures and use appropriate safety equipment, as required.