Senior Technical Writer

BAE Systems•Rockville, MD

3d•$81,156 - $137,964•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Technical Writer and Project Coordinator to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The candidate needs to be a detail-oriented self-starter who can work collaboratively with engineering teams, peers, leadership, and customers to successfully deliver clear, concise, and accurate products ensuring compliance with government and military standards such as MIL-STD-40051 and Navy standards such as SECNAVINST 5210.16. Products developed will support weapons systems development, technical assessments, and operational readiness, and can include SOPs, white papers, executive briefings, and contract deliverables. The candidate will also provide general project-management-related support across various programs and efforts. About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program’s inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapons System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and as the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation’s nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy. As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team. BAE Systems, Inc is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems, PLC, which provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe. 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. 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. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in business, communications/English, engineering, or other related field
4+ years of experience as a technical writer supporting large programs, preferably Department of War or US Navy
Experience supporting project teams of varying size and scope
Familiarity with engineering disciplines such as systems engineering
Exceptional attention to detail, especially regarding grammar and punctuation, with the ability to convey complicated topics in a simple manner
Highly proficient in editing and project tools as well as document repositories (Adobe Acrobat, MS Office Suite, Sharepoint, Confluence, and Jira)

Nice To Haves

CAPM certification
CPTC certification
Knowledge of US Navy documentation standards
Experience supporting US Navy SSP Strategic Weapons System

Responsibilities

Format, edit, and maintain technical documentation, ensuring compliance with required contractual/government/military standards
Support configuration management and version control of documents
Assist with preparing deliverables for contract milestones and audits
Monitor and track progress of document development and approvals to ensure alignment with planned timelines
Maintain document repositories and ensure accessibility for authorized personnel
Maintain high quality standards for deliverables, consistently producing professional and polished documents
Support training and communication strategies ensure smooth end-user transitions to new processes and/or systems
Tracking action items
Updating status reports and schedules
Scheduling and supporting meetings
Capturing and distributing meeting minutes

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
an employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards