BAE Systems · 2 months ago
Tech Writer/Editor Sr Prin II
Full-time onsite
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $224K/yr
10+ years expBAE 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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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
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
BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$142.2MKey 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
Francesca Scire-Scappuzzo
Sr. Director Advanced Technology and Innovation. External Innovation Division Lead.
Mary Haigh
Director of Digital Delivery and Deputy Global CIO
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