Senior Technical Editor

Amentum; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Dahlgren, VA, is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to support writing, editing, and managing technical documentation for Navy-related projects. The role includes supervising tech editor personnel and ensuring accuracy of E3 documents and related reports.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in technical writing, the ability to mark and track classified materials, and the ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret US Government Clearance.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of experience in writing, editing and managing technical documentation.
• Four (4) years specialized E3 composition experience with competence in classified document marking, handling, and tracking.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Active Secret US Government Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and manage E3 technical documents (HERO/HERP/HERF reports) and related analyses.
• Supervise a small team of technical editors and coordinate workflow.
• Ensure proper handling of classified materials and markups in accordance with security requirements.

Job description

The Senior Technical Editor will support writing, editing, and managing technical documentation and supervise tech editor personnel.

Essential Responsibilities:

Will support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, for writing, editing, and managing E3 technical documents such as HERO, HERP, and HERF reports; and RADHAZ assessment reports; EMV Analyses; HERO analyses, and MIL-STD-461G analyses, test reports, and test plans.

Minimum Requirements:

• Eight (8) years of experience in writing, editing and managing technical documentation.
• Four (4) years specialized E3 composition experience with competence in classified document marking, handling, and tracking.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Management experience of a small group of professional tech writers, including assigning and managing weekly/daily taskings.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details:

Compensation US: $30.77 - $38.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

07/27/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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