Technical Editor/Writer
About The Position
JRC is hiring a Technical Editor/Writer for its Missiles & Space Team, supporting a high-priority national security program. The role works closely with program managers and technical experts to make complex information clear, accurate, and consistent across the organization. The position involves creating and managing technical documentation, developing templates, supporting quality assurance, and working within program systems such as DOORS, LiveLink, SWSNet, and SIPRNET. The editor/writer produces briefs, reports, memorandums, formal correspondence, and other program documentation. This is a hybrid position, typically requiring two to three or more days on site each week, with travel under 20%. It is described as suitable for early-career professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university.
- Ability to obtain a SECRET DoD security clearance.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Good interpersonal skills, including a passionate and can-do attitude.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Active DoD or DoE security clearance with Top Secret SCI clearance eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain templates and template indices, ensuring they are current and aligned.
- Provide quality assurance support, including setting up and maintaining quality templates and performing quality reviews.
- Use SSP systems such as DOORS, LiveLink, SWSNet, and SIPRNET to set up and maintain program-specific and internal documentation.
- Support and contribute to internal communication tools.
- Deliver program status updates for external program reporting.
- Create program briefs, status reports, memorandums, formal letters, proposed revisions to ordnance documents (OD), Strategic Systems Programs Instructions (SSP Inst), and other documentation as required by the Program Manager.
- Assist the Program Manager with systems-engineering-related program tasks.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Employee benefits program supporting team members' well-being and success.
- Collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
