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UIC Commercial Services · 1 month ago

Technical Writer/Editor

UIC Commercial Services is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to support research and development efforts at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, Virginia. The role involves technical writing, document management, and providing meeting support while requiring strong organizational skills and familiarity with project management.

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Comp. & Benefits
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Provide technical writing and editing support – able to edit technical documentation using proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc
Perform configuration management of documentation using approved guidelines
Provide document librarian-related tasking – managing and maintaining a collection of documents; collecting, classifying, and facilitating access to a vast array of government publications
Provide meeting support – scheduling, facilitating, preparing minutes, and recording and tracking action items
Understand project management concepts and processes for procurement of supplies and materials

Qualification

Configuration managementTechnical writingAdobe AcrobatMicrosoft OfficeProject managementInterpersonal skillsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Two (2) or more years of experience in technical writing to include editing, formatting, and performing configuration management of documentation using approved guidelines
Experience in meeting support to include scheduling, facilitating, preparing minutes, and recording and tracking action items
Experience in project management support evaluating if established goals, requirements, and objectives are met
Proficient in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Tools – Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel; working knowledge of MS Project
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work independently as part of a team and perform tasks with minimal supervision
Able to interact effectively with peers, co‑workers, customers, and leadership
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be able to lift up to 15 to 25 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 obtain a security clearance at the Secret level
US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location

Preferred

Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in English, Technical Writing, Communications, or a related field of study
Experience related to Gun Weapon Systems and/or Navy programs

Company

UIC Commercial Services

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UIC Commercial Services is a division of Ukpeaġvik Inupiat Corporation, the Alaska Native Village Corporation for Utqiaġvik, Alaska.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Don Gray
Vice President of UIC Oil & Gas and Marine Services
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