Technical Editor

Noblis•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Noblis MSD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Noblis, Inc., delivers mission-critical engineering, logistics, and sustainment solutions to the Department of Defense. We seek talented professionals to support Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, Code 41250, in San Diego, CA. This program sustains, maintains, and modernizes the Navy’s afloat and ashore tactical network systems — including Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES), Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System – Maritime (CENTRIXS-M), Communications as a Service (CaaS), Integrated Shipboard Network System (ISNS), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Networks, Agile Core Services (ACS), Software Defined Networks (SDN), Tactical Afloat Next Generation Networks (TNGN) — ensuring fleet readiness and operational superiority across the global naval enterprise. Noblis MSD seeks Technical Editors to lead technical documentation efforts for in-service engineering and sustainment activities Navy afloat and ashore tactical networks. This role edits, reviews, and supervises the creation of technical materials including equipment manuals, appendices, operating and maintenance instructions, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), and S1000D publications for Navy tactical network systems. The Senior Technical Editor ensures documentation quality and accuracy across all work program deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in any field with 3+ years of experience creating, editing, and reviewing technical materials OR master's degree in any field with 1 year of experience reating, editing, and reviewing technical materials
Experience supervising technical writing teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements
Active DoD Secret clearance
US Citizenship required
Some travel may be required

Nice To Haves

Experience with S1000D technical documentation standards
Familiarity with IETM/IETP development
Experience with Navy technical manual processes and SAILOR repository
Knowledge of Contenta, XPP, or similar content management/publishing tools
Experience with military C4I system documentation

Responsibilities

Edit, review, and supervise creation of technical materials for afloat and ashore network platforms and systems
Oversee development of equipment manuals, appendices, and operating/maintenance instructions
Supervise technical writers producing documentation for ADNS, CANES, ISNS, and related systems
Support development and validation of Type II and Type III equipment/system technical manuals
Oversee preparation of Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP) per DoD/DON/NAVWAR guidelines and S1000D Specification Version 4.0.1
Manage Technical Manual Organization Plan (TMOP) including S1000D, Contenta (content management), XPP (publishing), and Live Content applications
Support development of User's Logistics Support Summary (ULSS) and Software Operations Manuals (SOM)
Ensure completeness and accuracy of IETM/SOM through technical and quality reviews
Review technical information for Fleet Advisory Messages (FAMs), Fleet Information Bulletins (FIBs), and Mandatory Security Updates (MSUs)
Update SAILOR Website with electronic copies of new and revised technical documentation within 5 business days of Government approval
Link system documentation to specific shore sites and platforms, maintaining current configurations