Technical Editor Supervisory II

Vickers and Nolan Enterprises; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickers and Nolan Enterprises is seeking a Technical Editor Supervisory II to manage and edit technical documentation related to C4ISR systems. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and TS/SCI clearance, along with a strong background in technical writing and editing. The successful candidate will exhibit leadership skills, manage documentation projects, and ensure high-quality outputs that meet client needs while promoting operational excellence.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or Technical Writing is required.
• Three years of experience in technical documentation required.
• TS/SCI level clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Editing and reviewing technical materials for manuals and procedures.
• Supervising technical writers and leading meetings.
• Communicating task requirements to clients clearly.

Skills

Technical Writing

Editing

Scripting (Yaml, Python)

DevOps tools for CM automation

GIT for version control

Education

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

Job description

Job Details

Experienced Charleston, SC (VNE) - Charleston, SC Full Time Bachelor's Degree Level Job Location Position Type Education Level

$95000.00 - $105000.00 Salary Salary Range

Description

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.

Qualifications

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 be able to attain 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