Technical Writer (Technical Editor and Writer 3) - 22166 Job at Huntington Ingal

Technical Writer (Technical Editor and Writer 3) - 22166

Requisition Number: 22166

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $66,576.00 - $95,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid HI

This opportunity resides with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. From towers to processors, we design, develop, integrate and manage the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a talented and passionate Technical Writer to join our team at Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB). In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality, user-friendly technical documentation that supports the Department of Defense (DoD) Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation activities for one or more projects. You will work closely with engineers, project officers, and other stakeholders to gather information, understand complex technical concepts, and translate them into clear and concise assessment documentation.

What You Will Do

• Work independently, and as part of a team, in an environment that completes systems testing and evaluation against test specifications, requirements, and operational needs.
• Write and edit a wide range of technical documents, including planning documents, observation documents, user manuals, technical reports, release notes, and technological assessments.
• Gather data from various sources and collaborate with a team of engineers, project managers, government personnel, and technical editors.
• Analyze complex technical information and translate that information into clear and concise language that is easily understood by a wide audience.
• Produce documents in accordance with organizational standards and style guides, and suggest improvements to those standards as required.
• Review and revise content written by others for accuracy and quality.
• Gather customer feedback on work products to improve effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of the latest best practices in technical writing.
• Manage and maintain a production library of electronic documents across multiple systems.
• Ensure reports are consistently published and submitted per project schedule.

What We Are Looking For

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; 4 years of relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 10 years relevant experience with High School Diploma/equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in the English language.
• Proficiency with desktop publishing software such as Adobe products and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to manage time and effort across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCI.

Preferred: Bonus Points For...

• 5 years of demonstrated experience in the field and industry.
• Experience with Government writing focused on a Senior-Leader audience.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with active SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or English.
• Proficiency with applying principles of style guides, such as the Government Publishing Office (GPO) and Department of Defense (DoD) Issuance Style Guide.
• Experience in DoD Knowledge Management activities.
• Experience in DoD Test and Evaluation and Rapid Assessments.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.