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IT - Tech Writing
Bethesda, MD (On-Site/Office)
ManTech seeks a motivated, customer-oriented Technical Editor to join our team supporting the NAVSEA/NSWCCD in Bethesda, MD. This is an on-site position.
In this role, you will be responsible for editing and providing written support for a variety of technical reports and white papers for a naval submarine program at Carderock. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical editing, working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to improve clarity, organization, and conciseness of complex documents.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Clearance Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
In this role, you will be responsible for editing and providing written support for a variety of technical reports and white papers for a naval submarine program at Carderock. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical editing, working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to improve clarity, organization, and conciseness of complex documents.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with a team of editors to support the development of technical reports and white papers for a naval submarine program within NAVSEA.
- Revise technical documents based on feedback from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to improve narrative structure, clarity, and conciseness.
- Guide and track written products through the entire lifecycle, which includes populating templates, preparing drafts, reviewing SME feedback, and compiling final documents.
- Assist with organizing and archiving documentation for the program's library and ensuring proper version control of files.
- Assist with updating and maintaining templates for written products to ensure consistency across documents.
- Continuously evaluate reporting processes for efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Compile, update, and maintain style guides to ensure consistency in formatting, grammar, and style across all program documents.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 5+ years of relevant experience in technical editing
- 5+ years of experience providing editing support to technical/engineering SMEs, especially on sensitive programs and topics related to DoD or military programs
- 5+ years of experience writing, editing, and revising highly technical and scientific content for diverse audiences
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent command of spelling, grammar, and punctuation, with exceptional attention to detail and consistency.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and PDF-authoring tools (Adobe Acrobat or PDF-XChange Editor) for preparing technical reports.
- Proven team player with demonstrated success working collaboratively with others.
- Ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex technical issues in both written and verbal formats
Clearance Requirements:
- Must have an active and current Secret security clearance prior to starting the position.
Physical Requirements:
- Capable of operating standard office equipment (computers, printers, etc.).
- Must be able to communicate professionally with colleagues, management, and clients, both in person and remotely.
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