Technical Editor

MLT Systems; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MLT Systems in Stafford, Virginia is seeking a Technical Editor to join our team full-time. You will review, edit, and tailor technical, program, and acquisition documents to meet DoD style guides and customer requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 0–3 years of experience; a Secret clearance is preferred. You will collaborate with government personnel and participate in reviews throughout the development cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0–3 years of experience.
• Familiarity with DoD/Military standards advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical writer, reviewing, proofreading, and modifying documents.
• Apply DoD style guides, format guides, and customer instructions to ensure compliant documentation.
• Provide editorial and QA support for various documents throughout the development cycle.

Skills

Technical Writing

Editing

DoD Standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

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Technical Editor

Full Time Stafford, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2231

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

At MLT, we create solutions by empowering our people to fulfill their passion for service. In support of Program Manager Tactical Communications & Electromagnetic Warfare Systems (PM TCE), we are seeking a Technical Editor.

Responsibilities:

General requirements are as follows:

• Serve as a technical writer, reviewing, proofreading, and modifying technical, program, and acquisition documentation, not limited to system specifications, user manuals, software products, and special reports.
• Leverage knowledge of Military Standards, Department of the Army, or Department of Defense technical writing style manuals, format guides, General Services Administration printing regulations, and/or special instructions given by the customer or program offices to deliver compliant program documentation.
• Provide editorial and quality assurance support for documents, functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, reports, training materials, and other customer deliverables to support and/or participate in formal and informal reviews throughout the development cycle.

Specific requirements and tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Deliver technical writing and editing support for formal acquisition documentation, ensuring consistency, format, language, grammar, and technical accuracy.
• Provide end-to-end document process support, to include coordination with government personnel to facilitate timely document reviews; verifying the appropriate signature authority; maintaining electronic libraries; and supporting both reoccurring and ad-hoc requests for information.
• Participate in Working Groups, Integrated Product Team Meetings, Technical Reviews, and Decision Briefings with internal and external stakeholders.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 0-3 Years of Experience

Specific/Preferred Requirements:

• Secret Clearance preferred/ability to obtain Secret Clearance required.
• Familiarity of Department of Defense (DoD) and Marine Corps policies related to providing complex acquisition analysis and planning and management support, not limited to DoD Instruction 5000.02, Adaptive Acquisition Framework and the Marine Corps Systems Command Acquisition Guidebook.
• Proficiency using data repositories and document management tools, such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Teams to extract, update, and report program data and documentation.

Physical Demands:

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, speak and hear, and to use hands and arms for routine work tasks. The employee may occasionally lift or move items up to 30 pounds. Vision abilities required include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.

This position is performed in a typical indoor office setting with a quiet to moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Employees are expected to follow safety procedures and use appropriate safety equipment, as required.

MLT Systems is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Our Mission is to serve the professional men and women who are called upon to protect our homeland through meaningful customer engagement and workforce empowerment in providing unparalleled Program Management Lifecycle Logistics, Engineering, Finance, and Training Solutions.

At MLT Systems our vision is to be the industry leader that advances and optimizes our capabilities, adapting to an ever-evolving environment, where our innovations and ideas fulfill the requirements of the Warfighter. We continually strive to maintain a customer focused reputation noted for an active partnership, anticipating future needs, and providing methodologies and solutions that will enable our Customers to succeed.

Notice to Applicants:

MLT Systems LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes affirmative action to provide equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact 540-318-6383.