Technical Writer and Editor (Technical Editor and Writer 4) - 28988

About the role

HII's Mission Technologies division is seeking a skilled Technical Writer and Editor to join a collaborative team of writers, editors, and production designers. The ideal candidate will ensure all written materials are clear, accurate, and fully aligned with client guidelines. This position plays a key role in maintaining the quality and credibility of contractor-generated products that directly support mission-critical work.

Responsibilities

• Review and revise content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of analysts, engineers, technical editors, and production staff to ensure content is consistently developed and published in a timely manner
• Ensure content maintains the correct tone, voice, clarity, flow, and overall structure to support effective communication
• Verify that all content adheres to established in-house style guides and organizational standards
• Stay abreast of the latest content trends and best practices
• Compiling and updating style guides as required
• Managing and maintaining a Production Library of electronic and hard copy documents across multiple classified systems

Requirements

• 10 years of relevant experience with bachelor's in related field; 8 years of relevant experience with master's in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated minimum of 5 years of experience proofreading others’ work and providing clear, constructive feedback to improve accuracy and quality
• Active Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance with active SCI
• Excellent written and verbal communications in the English language
• Proficiency with desktop publishing software such as Adobe products and Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to manage time and effort across multiple simultaneous projects
• Highly organized and detail oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or English preferred
• Experience with Government writing focused on a Senior-Leader audience preferred
• Proficiency with applying principles of style guides, such as the Government Publishing Office (GPO) and Department of Defense (DoD) Issuance Style Guide preferred
• Experience in DoD Knowledge Management activities preferred

Skills

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and best practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options, life insurance, employee discounts, paid holidays and time off, tuition reimbursement, and scholarships
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $84,011.00 - $120,000.00.

Schedule

This position requires 11 - 25% travel.

Physical Requirements

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.