Technical Writer/Editor

About the role

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact technical solutions to complex national security issues. The Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of government clients, and the Operations Research and C5ISR Analysis (ORCA) Group develops simulation systems and applies Model-Based System Engineering. SPA has an immediate need for a Technical Writer in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Use manual and electronic means to edit and format text, illustrations, diagrams, charts, and tables in accordance with prescribed editorial and proofreading conventions.
• May provide extensive revisions or original writing as required.
• Recommends other improvements and advises research staff members on publication organization, format, and style.
• Coordinate and participate in production activities from initial draft stage to final publication.
• Provide training and guidance to administrative and other editorial staff on publication and graphic requirements, formatting concerns, and software applications.
• May participate in management-directed document reviews.
• May maintain division databases of formal and informal task deliverables and track status of task order deliverables for compliance with schedule.
• Work cohesively with technical analysts and software developers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Reports to a designated work location, up to full-time, based upon the needs of the client.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in English, Communications, Journalism, Mathematics, Computer Software or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in technical writing, editing, or documentation.
• Excellent ability to create technical test documents, user manuals and technical installation guides.
• Familiarity with systems such as Microsoft Suite, Office 365, Visio, Adobe Publishing Tools, Adobe FrameMaker, Git Hub, Camtasia, Tortise Hg, HTML.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Familiarity with software development / concepts.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Desired: Effective software testing and troubleshooting skills.
• Desired: Intermediate-to-expert knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker.
• Desired: Technical writing certification.
• Desired: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects.

Pay

California Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $65,000.00/Yr. – USD $85,000.00/Yr. (salary information is a general guideline; actual compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications).