Technical Writer/Editor

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for a forward thinking Editor/Technical Writer to join our dynamic team in Rockville, MD in support of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). The candidate will perform a variety of tasks related to producing and editing SSP Coordination Document.

In this role, the candidate will author and edit technical documents and technical procedure manual such as: Weapon System Maintenance documents, Operating Procedures, and related documentation to include but not limited to, governing documents, correspondence, document technical specifications and work instructions. Technical documentation development will include querying subject matter experts to extract technical information. Working under general direction, you will use Navy documentation specifications and different authoring environments to generate and update various types of documentation for our customer. Duties may also include direct interface with our customers and with internal management, coordination of production and distribution schedules, and managing various production tasks including printing, assembling, packaging, and distributing both paper and electronic documentation packages. Attention to detail is a must.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Minimum education and years of related/relevant work experience required: Bachelor's of Arts in English, or similar degree

Additional skills/experience required:

• Strong technical writing/editing, including grammar skills

• Familiarity with Controlled Unclassified Information (e.g., requirements, portion markings, and creation)

• Strong interpersonal skills, must be able to coordinate with all staff levels and across all departments to produce

• Timely, high quality documentation

• Has flexibility in dealing with changing priorities

• Possess experience in documentation/word processing systems (e.g., Adobe Acrobat], Microsoft [Word, PowerPoint, and Visio] etc.)

• Ability to work with Engineering Technologists and Subject Matter Experts in a dynamic environment to produce documentation changes

• Edits documents and presentations for content, relevance, clarity, persuasiveness, comprehensiveness, overall tone, and spelling/grammatical errors

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• IBM Rational DOORS

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $53680 - $91300

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Technical Writer/Editor

105460BR

EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression