Technical Editor and Writer Level 5

Northrop Grumman; Kings Bay (FL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Technical Editor and Writer Level 5 to join our Mission Systems team. This role supports MBSE and Agile practices across several U.S.

sites, including Merritt Island, FL and Kings Bay, GA, with responsibilities spanning manuals, specifications, and technical documentation. The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with extensive experience, proficiency in MS Office, publishing tools, and graphics software, plus strong communication skills and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with extensive relevant experience; alternative 15 years may substitute for a degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and publishing software.
• Experience with vector graphic design applications (Illustrator preferred).
• Ability to meet deadlines and uphold quality standards.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Write and/or edit technical documents such as manuals, specifications, and related publications.
• Communicate technical specifications clearly to diverse audiences.
• Develop subject knowledge by interviewing product developers and reviewing specifications.
• Lead documentation through inputs to final distribution.
• Prepare illustrative materials and supervise quality reviews.
• Develop new concepts, techniques, and standards for documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Deadline-driven

Security clearance ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Publishing software

Illustrator

SharePoint

Confluence

JIRA

XML

Documentation authoring tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for you to join our team as a Technical Editor and Writer Level 5 based out of Merritt Island, FL. OR Silverdale, WA. OR Sunnyvale, CA. OR Kings Bay, GA. OR Ocean Springs, MS. As a Technical Editor and Writer Level 5 at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Write and/or edit technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications.
• Communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
• Develop subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
• Take strong ownership to drive documentation through process from inputs to final distribution.
• Lead preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
• Conduct quality review of materials.
• Develop new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Support implementation to a team of technical writers and text processors.
• Serve as lead consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives.
• Present to internal and external stakeholders at reviews/documentation conferences.
• Develop agendas and captures minutes to assess documentation impacts.

This requisition may be filled at Technical Editor and Writer Level 5 based on qualifications listed below:

Basic Qualifications For Technical Editor And Writer Level 5

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of experience or Master’s Degree with 10 years of experience. Additional 15 years’ experience may be accepted in lieu of a Degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with publishing software.
• Experience with vector graphic designing applications (Illustrator preferred).
• Ability to meet deadlines and quality standards
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with military documentation standards and style guides
• Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, and/or JIRA
• Experience with writing procedures and technical manuals that describe installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment
• Understanding of XML and other authoring languages
• Experience with documentation authoring/publishing tools
• Familiarity with database structures to support development of interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs)
• Active Secret Security Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $128,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.