Senior Technical Editor & Writer (Defense Publications)

Belcan Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in San Diego, CA, seeks a Principal Technical Editor/Writer to join the Mission Systems Sector. This onsite, 6-month contract supports development and maintenance of technical publications for a major defense program, requiring SME collaboration and CM/QM coordination.

Responsibilities include editing plans and reports, TEMs, design reviews, and ensuring accuracy and formatting using Word, Visio, SharePoint, and Acrobat.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience OR a master's with 3 years OR a PhD with 1 year.
• Current DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP clearance.
• Experience developing and maintaining program plans and process documents; working with SMEs.
• Excellent technical writing and editing skills; accuracy and consistency in information and layout.
• Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Edit plans, technical reports, tests procedures, statements of work, user manuals, operation manuals, requirement specifications and proposals.
• Collaborate with SMEs to ensure clear and accurate technical documentation.
• Coordinate with Configuration Management and Quality Mission Assurance for publication and delivery of documents.
• Capture meeting minutes and action items for TEMs and design reviews.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Jira

Job description

Belcan Corporation in San Diego, CA, seeks a Principal Technical Editor/Writer to join the Mission Systems Sector. This onsite, 6-month contract supports development and maintenance of technical publications for a major defense program, requiring SME collaboration and CM/QM coordination.

Responsibilities include editing plans and reports, TEMs, design reviews, and ensuring accuracy and formatting using Word, Visio, SharePoint, and Acrobat.