Technical Editor

Booz Allen Hamilton; Beavercreek (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,200 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Paid leave

Recognition programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Technical Editor to edit and review modeling and simulation (M&S) technical documentation, user manuals, test plans, reports, and briefings. You will apply advanced consulting skills and mentor teammates through the editing process.

The role requires proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Acrobat, with the ability to ensure consistent voice and error-free content, and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience writing, proofreading, and editing compelling technical documentation such as reports, letters, and briefing materials.
• Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience writing, proofreading, and editing compelling technical documentation such as reports, letters, and briefing materials.

Responsibilities

• Edit and review modeling and simulation (M&S) technical documentation, user manuals, test plans and reports, and technical briefings.
• Assist and mentor team members through the documentation editing and review process.

Skills

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Editing for consistency

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years experience in technical docs

Master’s degree with 1+ years experience in technical docs

Job description

Technical Editor

Edit and review modeling and simulation (M&S) technical documentation, user manuals, test plans and reports, and technical briefings. Apply advanced consulting skills and technical expertise, including industry knowledge of government M&S documentation. Work with direction on tasking and timelines, but without oversight while assisting and mentoring team members through the documentation editing and review process.

You Have

• Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to edit content from other contributors to ensure consistent voice, compelling and compliant messaging, and lack of spelling, typographical, and grammatical errors
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience writing, proofreading, and editing compelling technical documentation such as reports, letters, and briefing materials, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience writing, proofreading, and editing compelling technical documentation such as reports, letters, and briefing materials

Nice If You Have

• Experience using LaTeX Editor
• Experience using and modifying styles, cross references, bibliography standardization, and Tables of Content
• Experience working with technical and functional delivery teams on technical documentation
• Knowledge of radio frequency (RF) systems
• Ability to manage a varied workload and balance numerous priorities while meeting tight deadlines
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in English, Literature, Communications, Engineering, or a Science field
• Completion of Society for Technical Communication (STC) Courses

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.