Technical Editor/Writer

CACI International Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 58,500 - 122,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A national defense contractor is seeking a Technical Editor/Writer based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality technical engineering documentation and requires a current SECRET clearance. The ideal candidate will produce, proofread, and edit various technical documents, integrating graphics and text while adhering to DoD standards. With 3-7 years of relevant experience and a background in communications or related fields, you will directly impact national security by supporting NAVWAR operations.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in technical editing or writing.
• Current SECRET security clearance is required.
• Prior editing experience with the DoD or a government agency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and accuracy of technical engineering documentation.
• Produce technical illustrations for publications.
• Edit and format documents for multiple media channels.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing and proofreading

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in a relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Technical Editor/Writer

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

As a CACI Mission & Engineering Technical Writer supporting the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC), you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of technical engineering documentation and deliverables. Located at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, the JNWC is the DOD's Center of Excellence for Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities integration.

You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality in technical engineering documentation. You will meticulously review content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with organizational and industry requirements. Additionally, you will produce technical engineering and scientific illustrations for presentations and publications, ensuring they are appropriate to the requirements and effectively communicate complex information. Furthermore, you will create comprehensive documents for both internal and external publication, leveraging input from team members, stakeholders, research sources, and other content providers to ensure the information is well‑organized, concise, and aligned with the organization’s standards and guidelines.

Your work will directly impact the quality and effectiveness of NAVWAR operations, contributing to the assurance and prevention of PNT information through coordinated employment of space, cyberspace, and electronic warfare operations. This is an opportunity to significantly impact national security by ensuring the quality and reliability of PNT capabilities and supporting the warfighter with top‑tier NAVWAR solutions.

More About The Role

You will write a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and manuals for documentation across a wide range of uses. You will integrate graphics, text, and other media to create compelling presentations and publications. Coordinating the production process, you will ensure that all materials are produced efficiently and effectively. You will proofread and edit correspondence, documents, memoranda, presentations, and other publication materials to ensure they conform to DoD standards for spelling, grammar, and style. Assisting content providers, you will help identify the appropriate medium and format for presentations and publications. Ensuring content is of high quality and conforms to standards, you will oversee the preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts, and conduct quality reviews of these materials. You will be responsible for producing, proofreading, editing, and formatting technical documentation, including design specifications, manuals, online help, procedures, plans, and proposals. You will edit and format information for consumption through various media channels, such as printed materials, scripted voice content, email, websites, and other electronic access points. Additionally, you will gather information, interview subject matter experts, and conduct other research to convey technical material in a concise and effective manner.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Must possess a current SECRET clearance.
• Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in English, communications, journalism, computer science, web design, engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant Experience: 3 to 7 years of relevant experience, multiple levels needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior editing experience with the Department of Defense (DoD) or a government agency Required Quals Sample.docx.
• Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC), Certified Technical Professional (CTP), or other equivalent certification.

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high‑performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers – every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation’s most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground – in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is $58,500 - $122,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.