Technical Writer and Editor (Technical Editor and Writer 4) - 28988

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 84,011 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking a Technical Writer and Editor in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of relevant experience and will be responsible for producing high-quality technical documents that align with client guidelines.

Responsibilities include reviewing content for accuracy, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining a Production Library of documents. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to handle multiple projects efficiently.

Salary range is between $84,011 - $120,000 annually, and applicants should be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in technical writing or editing.
• Minimum 5 years of proofreading experience.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review and revise technical documents for accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely publication of content.
• Update and manage Production Library of documents.

Skills

Proofreading

Written and verbal communication

Desktop publishing

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe products

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Writer and Editor (Technical Editor and Writer 4) – 28988

Requisition Number: 28988

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $84,011.00 - $120,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: MidHI

Who We Are

HII – Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled Technical Writer and Editor to join a collaborative team of writers, editors, and production designers dedicated to producing high‑quality technical documents. The ideal candidate will ensure all written materials are clear, accurate, and fully aligned with client guidelines. This position plays a key role in maintaining the quality and credibility of contractor‑generated products that directly support mission‑critical work.

What You Will Do

• Review and revise content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of analysts, engineers, technical editors, and production staff to ensure content is consistently developed and published in a timely manner.
• Ensure content maintains the correct tone, voice, clarity, flow, and overall structure to support effective communication.
• Verify that all content adheres to established in‑house style guides and organizational standards.
• Stay abreast of the latest content trends and best practices.
• Compile and update style guides as required.
• Manage and maintain a Production Library of electronic and hard copy documents across multiple classified systems.

What We Are Looking For

• 10 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s in a related field; 8 years of relevant experience with a master’s in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated minimum of 5 years of experience proofreading others’ work and providing clear, constructive feedback to improve accuracy and quality.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance with active SCI.
• Excellent written and verbal communications in the English language.
• Proficiency with desktop publishing software such as Adobe products and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to manage time and effort across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

Preferred: Bonus Points For...

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or English.
• Experience with Government writing focused on a Senior‑Leader audience.
• Proficiency with applying principles of style guides, such as the Government Publishing Office (GPO) and Department of Defense (DoD) Issuance Style Guide.
• Experience in DoD Knowledge Management activities.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.