Principal Technical Editor and Writer (Active TS-SCI clearance)

Northrop Grumman; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Tampa, FL, seeks a Principal Technical Editor and Writer to manage knowledge content and ensure documentation quality across multiple government task orders. You will work closely with engineers and government customers to produce clear, compliant technical materials.

The role requires DoD data practices knowledge, DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, and active TS/SCI clearance. Expect on-site work with potential relocation support and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with 3 years of related writing/editing experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of related experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of related experience; OR a High School Diploma with 9 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Task Status Reports (MTSR) for Government customers across multiple task orders.
• Prepare Service Measures Reports for Government customers using Jira and Confluence.
• Prepare and maintain monthly automated vROps data and reports.
• Update documents within the production system; Confluence experience required.
• Develop presentation slide decks for Northrop Grumman management and Government customer.
• Review, edit, and revise documents provided by engineers.
• Conduct quality reviews of technical and program materials.
• Perform Knowledge Management (KM) Specialist duties for all Tampa task orders.
• Manage and organize content within Confluence on the production system.
• Manage content on SharePoint for local management.
• Assist Task Order Manager and Site Leads with KM processes; diagnose issues; redesign and monitor processes.

Skills

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile/Scrum

DevOps

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At 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.

Introduction for Northrop Grumman

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued. Start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Introduction for Mission Systems

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Technical Editor and Writer based out of Tampa, FL.

Please Note

• Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.

Responsibilities

What You’ll get to Do

• Prepare monthly Task Status Reports (MTSR) for the Government customer across multiple task orders
• Prepare Service Measures Reports for the Government customer, leveraging tools such as JIRA and SolarWinds
• Prepare and maintain monthly automated vROps (VMware vRealize Operations) data and reports
• Update documents within the production system; Confluence experience required
• Develop presentation slide decks as needed for both Northrop Grumman management and the Government customer
• Review, edit, and revise documents provided by engineers
• Conduct quality reviews of technical and program materials
• Perform the role of Knowledge Management (KM) Specialist for all task orders in Tampa
• Manage and organize content within Confluence on the production system
• Manage content maintained on SharePoint for local management
• Assist the Task Order Manager and Site Leads with developing new knowledge management processes; support diagnosis of current issues; and redesign, reconstruct, and monitor processes to ensure effectiveness

Basic Qualifications

• Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of experience is required. Note: Years of experience must pertain directly to writing and editing technical documents.
• US Citizenship
• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance to be considered. TS/SCI clearance must be in place by the start date and must stay in place through employment.
• Must hold a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher) certification (e.g., Security+ CE).
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD technical data practices (e.g., TO 00-5-1, MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-3048, MIL-STD-1808) and the ability to independently perform complex professional tasks.
• Experience collaborating with engineers to obtain clarification and ensure compliance, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira and Confluence) or similar work management and collaboration platforms to track tasks, manage documentation, and support team workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience collaborating within small, cross-organizational teams
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum and DevOps environments
• Experience supporting DoD customers

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, and much more!

Additional Northrop Grumman Information

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00

The 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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.