Technical Writer

CACI International Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 59,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Technical Writer to support the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. You will write and review technical engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and DoD-compliant standards.

You will create illustrated materials for presentations and publications, collaborate with subject matter experts, and prepare documents for internal and external distribution, with up to 25% travel and a SECRET clearance requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in English, communications, journalism, computer science, web design, engineering, or a related field
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience, multiple levels needed

Responsibilities

• Write technical articles, reports, brochures, and manuals for documentation across a wide range of uses.
• Integrate graphics, text, and other media to create compelling presentations and publications.
• Coordinating the production process to ensure materials are produced efficiently and effectively.
• Proofread and edit correspondence, documents, memoranda, presentations, and other publication materials to meet DoD spelling, grammar, and style standards.
• Assist content providers, identify appropriate medium and format for presentations/publications.
• Oversee preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts, and quality reviews of these materials.
• Produce, proofreading, editing, and formatting technical documentation including design specifications, manuals, online help, procedures, plans, and proposals.
• Edit and format information for consumption through various media channels (print, scripted voice content, email, websites, and other electronic access points).
• Gather information, interview subject matter experts, and conduct research to convey technical material concisely and effectively.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Graphics integration

SME interviews

Proofreading

Education

BA/BS in English or related field

Job description

Job Title: Technical 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: Outside Continental US - Hazard

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The Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.

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.