Technical Editor and Writer Level 2/3/4
About The Position
At Northrop Grumman, we are seeking an experienced Technical Editor/Writer to join our diverse and talented material development group to support our customers. In this role, you will be responsible for developing Software installation material and documentation, as well as related technical publications. You must be able to communicate clearly and effectively to express technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. This involves acquiring subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing production methods, and referring to technical specifications, engineering drawings, and trade journals. The position is located in Huntsville, Alabama, with no remote work possibility.
Requirements
- Level 2: 2 Years experience as a Technical Editor and Writer with a Bachelor’s degree; 0 Years experience with a Master’s degree.
- Level 3: 5 Years experience as a Technical Editor and Writer with a Bachelor’s degree; 2 Years experience with a Master’s degree.
- Level 4: 8 Years experience as a Technical Editor and Writer with a Bachelor’s degree; 5 Years experience with a Master’s degree.
- Experience working with military technical documents related to training development, training delivery, and integrated logistics support (e.g., ARs, Mil Specifications and Preferences, Technical Bulletins, IETMs, DIDs).
- 2+ years of experience and advanced skills with the Microsoft Office product suite.
- 2+ years of experience and intermediate skills with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator.
- Must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in English, Writing, Instructional Design, or related field.
- Certification in AGILE/SAFe, such as Scrum Master, DevOps, Product Management, etc.
- Experience working with RIDGE software tool/Git.
- Experience in Advanced Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and/or Adobe Illustrator user.
Responsibilities
- Developing Software installation material and documentation.
- Developing related technical publications.
- Communicating technical specifications and instructions clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences.
- Acquiring subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing production methods, and referring to technical specifications, engineering drawings, and trade journals.
- Communicating technical specifications and instructions clearly and effectively to Subject Matter Experts.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is not available.
- Competitive pay.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Overtime may be available.
- Shift differential may be available.
- Discretionary bonus may be available.
- Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
