Senior Technical Editor – Federal Publications

U.S. Pacific Fleet; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Pacific Fleet in San Diego seeks a professional to review and edit tactical documents, ensuring clear communication of specifications to diverse audiences.

You will rewrite text to convey tactical/technical information accurately, succinctly, and with the author's intent preserved, following publication guidelines. This role requires federal work experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, the ability to obtain security clearance, and compliance with pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11 reviewing, editing and formatting technical documents, specifications or instructions.
• Experience translating source material into clear, accurate information for diverse audiences.
• Ability to meet publication writing/editing standards in a defense context.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit tactical documents to communicate clearly to wide audiences.
• Rewrite text to convey tactical/technical information accurately and succinctly.
• Ensure author's meaning is preserved through close scrutiny.
• Conduct independent research and tailor information to meet needs.
• Apply advanced concepts and regulations in publication writing/editing.
• Follow specialized grammar and writing guidelines for technical documents.
• Develop and finalize written documents.

Skills

Technical editing

Editing

Formatting

Federal government experience

Job description

U.S. Pacific Fleet in San Diego seeks a professional to review and edit tactical documents, ensuring clear communication of specifications to diverse audiences.

You will rewrite text to convey tactical/technical information accurately, succinctly, and with the author's intent preserved, following publication guidelines. This role requires federal work experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, the ability to obtain security clearance, and compliance with pre-employment checks.