Technical Editor

Noblis, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis MSD in San Diego is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to lead documentation for Navy afloat and ashore tactical networks. You will edit, review, and supervise manuals, IETMs, and S1000D publications across ADNS, CANES, ISNS, and related systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree with 1–3 years of editing experience, DoD secret clearance, US citizenship, and the ability to guide technical writers in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years creating, editing, and reviewing technical materials or Master's with 1 year of experience
• Experience supervising technical writing teams
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements
• Active DoD Secret clearance and US Citizenship
• Some travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Edit, review, and supervise creation of technical materials for Navy network platforms and systems
• Oversee development of equipment manuals, appendices, and operating/maintenance instructions
• Supervise writers producing documentation for ADNS, CANES, ISNS, and related systems
• Support the development and validation of Type II and III manuals
• Prepare IETPs per DoD/NAVWAR guidelines and S1000D 4.0.1
• Manage TMOP including S1000D, Contentha, XPP, and Live Content apps
• Support ULSS and SOM documentation development
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of IETM/SOM through reviews
• Review information for FAMs, FIBs, and MSUs
• Update SAILOR Website with new/ revised docs within 5 days of approval
• Link system docs to shore sites and platforms, maintaining configs

Skills

Analytical skills

Editing and reviewing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

S1000D

IETM/IETP

Contentha

XPP

SAILOR

Job description

Responsibilities

****This opportunity is contingent on contract award

Noblis MSD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Noblis, Inc., delivers mission-critical engineering, logistics, and sustainment solutions to the Department of Defense. We seek talented professionals to support Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, Code 41250, in San Diego, CA. This program sustains, maintains, and modernizes the Navy’s afloat and ashore tactical network systems — including Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES), Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System – Maritime (CENTRIXS‑M), Communications as a Service (CaaS), Integrated Shipboard Network System (ISNS), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Networks, Agile Core Services (ACS), Software Defined Networks (SDN), Tactical Afloat Next Generation Networks (TNGN) — ensuring fleet readiness and operational superiority across the global naval enterprise.

Noblis seeks Technical Editors to lead technical documentation efforts for in-service engineering and sustainment activities Navy afloat and ashore tactical networks. This role edits, reviews, and supervises the creation of technical materials including equipment manuals, appendices, operating and maintenance instructions, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), and S1000D publications for Navy tactical network systems. The Senior Technical Editor ensures documentation quality and accuracy across all work program deliverables.

• Edit, review, and supervise creation of technical materials for afloat and ashore network platforms and systems
• Oversee development of equipment manuals, appendices, and operating/maintenance instructions
• Supervise technical writers producing documentation for ADNS, CANES, ISNS, and related systems
• Support development and validation of Type II and Type III equipment/system technical manuals
• Oversee preparation of Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP) per DoD/DON/NAVWAR guidelines and S1000D Specification Version 4.0.1
• Manage Technical Manual Organization Plan (TMOP) including S1000D, Contentha (content management), XPP (publishing), and Live Content applications
• Support development of User's Logistics Support Summary (ULSS) and Software Operations Manuals (SOM)
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of IETM/SOM through technical and quality reviews
• Review technical information for Fleet Advisory Messages (FAMs), Fleet Information Bulletins (FIBs), and Mandatory Security Updates (MSUs)
• Update SAILOR Website with electronic copies of new and revised technical documentation within 5 business days of Government approval
• Link system documentation to specific shore sites and platforms, maintaining current configurations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any field with 3+ years of experience creating, editing, and reviewing technical materials OR master's degree in any field with 1 year of experience reating, editing, and reviewing technical materials
• Experience supervising technical writing teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• US Citizenship required
• Some travel may be required

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with S1000D technical documentation standards
• Familiarity with IETM/IETP development
• Experience with Navy technical manual processes and SAILOR repository
• Knowledge of Contentha, XPP, or similar content management/publishing tools
• Experience with military C4I system documentation

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, 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, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this positionis based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $59,200.00 - USD $92,575.00 /Yr.