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BAE Systems · 2 months ago

Tech Writer/Editor Sr Prin II

BAE Systems is an international defense, aerospace, and security company that delivers innovative IT solutions. The Principal Technical Writer will provide exceptional IT support, manage documentation for deployment activities, and collaborate with various teams to ensure the accuracy and usability of project documents.

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Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and continuously update a centralized project management repository accessible to government stakeholders
Ensure all enterprise-level, local-level project documents, and major deployment activities are accurately captured and readily available
Reviewing, editing, and archiving project documents
Managing documentation for major deployment activities
Collaborating with project managers, technical teams, and stakeholders to gather, standardize, and format documents
Conduct regular audits of the repository for accuracy, compliance, and usability
Implement improvements
Generate reports on repository usage, document completeness, and project visibility

Qualification

Documentation ManagementMicrosoft SharePointAtlassian ConfluenceTechnical WritingProject Management StandardsMarkup LanguagesGitWriting SkillsOrganizational SkillsCreative Problem SolvingCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Information Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience in technical writing and documentation management, with a focus on project repositories in enterprise or government settings
Proven expertise operating and maintaining digital repositories for project documents, including hands-on experience with tools like Microsoft SharePoint or Atlassian Confluence
Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
Strong knowledge of federal documentation and project management standards (e.g., PMBOK, ITIL for knowledge management)
Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills, with the ability to handle large volumes of technical content under deadlines
Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
Applies and/or develops highly advanced concepts, techniques, and standards
Viewed as expert in the field
Often acts independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with long-range goals and objectives

Preferred

Certifications such as Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) or ITIL 4 Foundation
Experience supporting DoD or large federal enterprises, including classified document handling and deployment activity documentation
Background in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) for integrating documentation workflows
Familiarity with markup languages (e.g., Markdown, XML) for structured content and version control systems (e.g., Git)
Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+ for secure repository management)

Company

BAE Systems

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BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$142.2M
Key Investors
Scottish EnterpriseU.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-06-19Grant· $12.36M
2024-09-18Grant· $9.6M
2023-12-11Grant· $35M

Leadership Team

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Francesca Scire-Scappuzzo
Sr. Director Advanced Technology and Innovation. External Innovation Division Lead.
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Mary Haigh
Director of Digital Delivery and Deputy Global CIO
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