Technical Editor Supervisory II

Vickers Nolan Enterprises, LLC.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Editor Supervisory II to enhance their technical documentation efforts. This role involves editing and reviewing critical technical materials, supervising a team of writers, and ensuring high-quality outputs that meet the needs of government projects. With a focus on innovation and performance, the company offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact tactical operations. If you have a passion for technical writing and a commitment to excellence, this position presents an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the intelligence community.

Benefits

401 (K) w/ up to 3.5% Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Gym Membership

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical documentation for C4ISR systems.
• Proficient in scripting and using DevOps tools for automation.

Responsibilities

• Edit and review technical materials for clarity and accuracy.
• Supervise technical writers and communicate requirements clearly.

Skills

Technical Documentation Creation

Editing and Reviewing

Scripting (Yaml, Python)

DevOps Tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

Writing in Markdown

Version Control (GIT)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or Technical Writing

Tools

DevOps Tools

GIT

Job description

Join to apply for the Technical Editor Supervisory II role at Vickers Nolan Enterprises (VNE).

Vickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an engineering company that provides Government projects and programs with experienced and dedicated system architects, engineers, subject matter experts (in tactical intelligence), and program managers. VNE also develops training courses and tools to prepare warfighters to effectively employ tactical intelligence systems and provide management guidance to the Government organizations that develop these systems.

VNE has earned a reputation for exceptional performance, innovation, agility, and responsiveness in the Intelligence Community (IC). We attack our mission with a comprehensive understanding of the data available and required; skilled research, design, development, integration, and testing of systems and software solutions; expertise in cybersecurity/information assurance and technology; programmatic, acquisition, and logistics support know-how; and our own unique training curricula that enables students to excel at intelligence operations across all levels of the community.

VNE is devoted to improving tactical operations at home and abroad by enabling the seamless transition of data across the intelligence community and developing/integrating solutions to unify operations and intelligence.

VNE is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2004 in Stafford, VA.

VNE, LLC is looking for 3 TS/SCI Cleared Technical Editor Supervisory II.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or Technical Writing.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience creating, editing, and reviewing technical documentation, procedures and guidelines for C4ISR or similar systems or equipment.
• One (1) year of experience with DCGS-N, other C4ISR programs, or Software engineering program/projects.
• Individual shall demonstrate knowledge and skills in scripting using Yaml, Python, or similar language; proficient with utilizing DevOps tools for CM automation (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, BMC, or Similar); Proficient in “Docs as Code” approach, writing scripts in Markdown, reStructuredText, or similar; proficient in using GIT for version control or similar.
• TS/SCI level Clearance required.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must have or be able to attain within 30 Days of assignment Information Assurance Technical (IAT) II certification.

Job Description:

Technical Editors edit, and review technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions for cognizant technical editors and may supervise technical writers.

Essential Duties Of The Job:

• Ability to communicate task requirement information to client in a clear and concise manner.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as lead and participate in meetings and working groups.
• Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard.
• Must be able to attend work each day, during scheduled hours, unless on travel or approved time off.
• Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face-to-face.

Physical Demands And Work Environment:

• While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to chemicals related to office equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (i.e. general office environment).

Benefits:

• 401 (K) w/ up to 3.5% Company Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Gym Membership (varies by location)
• Corporate-Sponsored Events

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Defense & Space