Technical Editor/Documentation Support

GMRE•Eglin Air Force Base, FL

About The Position

The Technical Editor/Documentation Support provides advice and assistance in developing and editing technical test reports and documentation. The position supports preparation of Task Order (T.O.) inputs for the RFP and contract preparation process and assists in finalizing T.O. contractual requirements. It also supports technical writers and editors developing Government-written T.O.s, including applying SGML, XML, PDF, and IPDF for tagging data and text. Additional duties include assisting with office supply store management, building custodial responsibilities, Government vehicle use, handling classified and sensitive data, and facility help desk and work order activities. The role also researches purchase information for items acquired using the GPC and Government-furnished property (GFP) needed by assigned organizations. This position requires 3 to 10 years of experience and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the applicable discipline. The employee typically performs all functional duties independently. An active U.S. Secret clearance, a government security investigation, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a background check for access to the relevant installation bases are required. Occasional travel may be expected for meetings, training, or site visits. The work may involve prolonged desk and computer use and lifting up to 15 pounds at times.

Requirements

3 to 10 years of experience.
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the applicable discipline.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to work flexible hours and respond on short notice as needed.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
Minimum active U.S. SECRET clearance and subject to a government security investigation.
Valid driver’s license; driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency.
Ability to pass a background check for access to the specific working location installation bases.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

Monitor prime Contractor performance in executing the T.O. process and assist in evaluating T.O. products.
Advise and assist in preparing T.O. inputs to the RFP and contract preparation process and finalizing T.O. contractual requirements.
Advise and assist technical writers and editors in writing Government-developed T.O.s, including using SGML, XML, PDF, and IPDF to tag data and text.
Advise and assist with on-site Office Supply Store management, building custodian responsibilities, and management actions associated with use of a Government vehicle.
Advise and assist in collecting, securing, and destroying by shredding Government classified and sensitive data.
Support the Government Team at the facility management help desk by maintaining and updating a centralized work order database, identifying and tracking facility and custodial discrepancies, and assisting with discrepancy resolution.
Research purchase information for items to be purchased using the GPC and research GFP required in support of assigned organizations.
Travel occasionally for meetings, training, and/or site visits as expected.