**Requisition ID: R10168009**+ **Category:** Communications+ **Location:** Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States of America+ **Clearance Type:** Secret+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position+ **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America)+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time+ **Positions Available:** 1At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.**Job Description**A Technical Editor and Writer is responsible to write, rewrite and/or edit technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively, technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences to include military personnel. This position requires the initiative to acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referencing technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. This position also requires the active participation in overseeing the preparation of illustrative materials, to include the selection of drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Furthermore, this position requires quality reviews of technical manuals.**Qualifications****Basic Qualifications:**3 Years with Bachelors; 1 Year with Masters OR an additional 10 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Must be able to attain a Secret clearance.**Preferred Qualifications:** Previous IETM authoring and development experience. Familiar with unmanned aircraft & ground segment systems are highly desirable. Experience using AGILE & JIRA best practices. General understanding of S1000D, SGML or XML authoring software, common source database, and technical publications development processes.**Knowledge, Skills and Ability** : Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards. General application of concepts, and principles. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.**Problem Solving:** Develops solutions to a variety of problems of **moderate** scope and complexity.**Discretion/Latitude** : Works under only very **general supervision** . Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.**Impact:** Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgement or failure to achieve results would normally require a **moderate expenditure** of resources to rectify. Liaison Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects. May make presentations to small groups.**Salary Range:** $56,000 - $85,000The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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