Technical Writer/Editor

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: September 18, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description BAE Systems is looking for a forward thinking Editor/Technical Writer to join our dynamic team in Rockville, MD in support of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). The candidate will perform a variety of tasks related to producing and editing SSP Coordination Document.In this role, the candidate will author and edit technical documents and technical procedure manual such as: Weapon System Maintenance documents, Operating Procedures, and related documentation to include but not limited to, governing documents, correspondence, document technical specifications and work instructions. Technical documentation development will include querying subject matter experts to extract technical information. Working under general direction, you will use Navy documentation specifications and different authoring environments to generate and update various types of documentation for our customer. Duties may also include direct interface with our customers and with internal management, coordination of production and distribution schedules, and managing various production tasks including printing, assembling, packaging, and distributing both paper and electronic documentation packages. Attention to detail is a must.Required Education, Experience, & Skills Minimum education and years of related/relevant work experience required: Bachelor's of Arts in English, or similar degreeAdditional skills/experience required:

• Strong technical writing/editing, including grammar skills
• Familiarity with Controlled Unclassified Information (e.g., requirements, portion markings, and creation)
• Strong interpersonal skills, must be able to coordinate with all staff levels and across all departments to produce
• Timely, high quality documentation
• Has flexibility in dealing with changing priorities
• Possess experience in documentation/word processing systems (e.g., Adobe Acrobat], Microsoft [Word, PowerPoint, and Visio] etc.)
• Ability to work with Engineering Technologists and Subject Matter Experts in a dynamic environment to produce documentation changes
• Edits documents and presentations for content, relevance, clarity, persuasiveness, comprehensiveness, overall tone, and spelling/grammatical errorsPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • IBM Rational DOORSPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $53680 - $91300Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Keywords: Disability Solutions, Potomac , Technical Writer/Editor, Engineering , Rockville, Maryland