Technical Editor/Writer
About The Position
At MLT, we create solutions by empowering our people to fulfill their passion for service. In support of the Marine Corps Systems Command Product Support Directorate (PSD) contract, we are seeking a Technical Writer/Editor III with experience in Marine Corps acquisitions and logistics and the ability to develop, review, edit, and update reports, manuals, briefs, instruction books, catalogs, and other technical publications. Under direct supervision, the Technical Writer/Editor III provides technical writing and editorial support to multiple acquisition teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The employee reviews technical material for clarity, accuracy, readability, grammar, spelling, consistency, and formatting. The employee coordinates with authors, subject-matter experts, and customers to identify needed improvements, obtain clarification, and ensure recommended changes accurately communicate the intended technical information.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in English or a relevant field.
- Ability to obtain Secret Clearance required.
- Working knowledge and experience in the following:
- Marine Corps acquisitions and logistics.
- Editing technical papers and publications within a government environment.
- Working with scientific, engineering, logistics, and other technical subject matter.
- Writing and updating reports, manuals, briefs, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical publications.
- Reviewing documents for grammar, spelling, terminology, readability, consistency, and formatting.
- Coordinating recommended changes with authors, customers, and subject-matter experts.
- Managing electronic document libraries within customer information systems.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Strong technical writing, editing, proofreading, and document-review skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, customers, and outside contacts.
- The ability to understand complex technical subject matter and communicate it clearly to the intended audience.
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while supporting multiple acquisition teams.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy and consistency across technical publications.
- The ability to work independently under limited supervision.
- A professional, proactive, and customer-focused approach.
Nice To Haves
- 5-8 years of technical writing experience is highly preferred.
- Secret Clearance preferred.
- Previous professional experience working as an editor.
Responsibilities
- Write, edit, review, and update reports, manuals, briefs, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical publications.
- Edit scientific and engineering research reports, technical papers, publications, and author manuscripts after technical reviews have been completed.
- Correct errors involving grammar, spelling, punctuation, terminology, consistency, and document formatting.
- Prepare revisions ranging from minor terminology substitutions to complete rewrites of technical passages.
- Meet with authors and subject-matter experts to explain recommended improvements and obtain concurrence with proposed changes.
- Identify insufficient supporting documentation, unclear statements, and overly technical language that may reduce readability.
- Recommend terminology and revisions that improve the clarity and readability of technical information.
- Manage electronic libraries within customer logistics information systems.
- Support multiple Marine Corps acquisition teams and technical publication requirements.
- Perform other technical writing and editing duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
