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UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · 2 weeks ago

Technical Writer/Editor

Dahlgren, VA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to support research and development efforts at the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The role involves technical writing, document management, and providing meeting support, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to operate independently.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Brian Grant

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