Technical Writer/Editor

ID
2025-22879
Category
Technical Writing/Editing
Location : Location
US-MD-Aberdeen
Min
USD $70,000.00/Yr.
Max
USD $95,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Clearance Required
Secret
Travel Requirement
Less than 10%

Overview

TECHNICAL WRITER/ EDITOR (ATCDT):

 

Bowhead seeks a Technical Writer/Editor to support the ATC Data Collection upcoming proposal effort Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The Technical Writer/Editor must have the ability to write and update material for reports, manuals, briefs, instruction books, catalogs and related technical publications.

Responsibilities

  • Locate sources to verify factual information in the document when the sources are poorly identified. Identifies disagreements between text and charts, tables, and other graphics.
  • Restructure sentences to make them more understandable without altering meaning of the text. Contacts authors to resolve inconsistencies in factual information when the references clearly indicate the correct information.
  • Provide technical assistance on a number and variety of publications which differ in manner and style of presentation.
  • Return documents to author if quality is extremely poor. Documents should be error-free when submitted to originating offices.
  • Safeguard passwords and access to office computer files and programs.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in English or relevant field plus five to eight (5-8) years of technical writing experience is highly preferred.
  • Experience editing technical paper and publications in a government environment plus knowledge of working with scientific and technical subject matter is preferred.
  • Must have experience working as an editor.
  • Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. 

 

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