Technical Editor - Defense Programs (Hybrid)

Content Creators; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Employee benefits program

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

JRC is seeking a Technical Editor to join the Missiles & Space Team in a hybrid role in the Washington, DC area. You will shape documentation and communication for a high-priority national security program, translating technical details into clear, well-structured documents.

Work will involve developing templates, ensuring QA of briefs and reports, and using systems like DOORS, LiveLink, and SIPRNET. You’ll collaborate with program managers and technical experts to support program updates and

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET DoD security clearance.
• 1+ years of relative experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and technical documentation skills.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills, including a passionate and can‑do attitude.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Travel: less than 20% Position is hybrid with typically 2-3 or more days on site each week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain templates and template indices to ensure they are current and aligned.
• Provide quality assurance support, including setting up and maintaining quality templates and performing quality reviews.
• Perform tasks within SSP systems such as DOORS, LiveLink, SWSNet, SIPRNET, et cetera, to set up and maintain program‑specific and internal documentation.
• Support and contributes to internal communication tools.
• Deliver program status updates for external program reporting.
• Create program briefs, status reports, memorandums, formal letters, proposed revisions to ordnance documents (OD), Strategic Systems Programs Instructions (SSP Inst), and other documentation as required by the Program Manager.
• Assist the Program Manager with systems‑engineering‑related tasks for the program.

Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Technical documentation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

DOORS

LiveLink

SWSNet

SIPRNET

Job description

JRC is seeking a Technical Editor to join the Missiles & Space Team in a hybrid role in the Washington, DC area. You will shape documentation and communication for a high-priority national security program, translating technical details into clear, well-structured documents.

Work will involve developing templates, ensuring QA of briefs and reports, and using systems like DOORS, LiveLink, and SIPRNET. You’ll collaborate with program managers and technical experts to support program updates and