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UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · 1 month ago

Technical Writer/Editor

Aberdeen, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$70K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to support the ATC Data Collection proposal effort at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The role involves writing and updating technical publications and ensuring the accuracy and clarity of documents.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Editing technical publicationsMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical writing experienceGovernment environment experienceEffective communication

Required

BA/BS in English or relevant field plus five to eight (5-8) years of technical writing experience

Experience editing technical paper and publications in a government environment plus knowledge of working with scientific and technical subject matter

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

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

Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level

US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location

Preferred

Experience editing technical paper and publications in a government environment plus knowledge of working with scientific and technical subject matter