Technical Editor

Battelle•ARLINGTON, VA

10d•$79,700 - $113,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. We are currently seeking a Technical Editor. This position is a full-time opportunity located in the greater Washington, DC area. Battelle's Infrastructure Safety and Security (ISS) business is pursuing a high-profile support program for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client. The scope of this program includes a full spectrum of research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) support. As we prepare for this opportunity, we are actively recruiting highly qualified candidates for anticipated roles. The Technical Editor will review and provide detailed editorial feedback on technical documents related to systems engineering, T&E, policies, requirements, and standards. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage time-sensitive reviews, and deep familiarity with DHS T&E policy and documentation standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in technical writing or editing
Experience with T&E policies, requirements, and standards
DHS T&E Level 1, DAWIA T&E Foundational Level 1, and/or CTEP (Certified Test and Evaluation Professional) certification
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Proven ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with diverse stakeholders
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Secret level clearance with ability to obtain DHS Suitability

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting DHS programs
Active DHS Suitability
Experience providing assistance with program planning and oversight, exercise development and execution, and program evaluation
Experience with system-level analysis, system integration support, and understanding of threats and vulnerabilities
Experience with technical assessment and evaluation to support government technical experts in applying acquisition efforts and RDT&E toward accomplishing the DHS mission

Responsibilities

Reviewing technical documents related to systems engineering, T&E, policies, requirements, and standards, and developing detailed comments, corrections, questions, and improvement recommendations in comment matrix or narrative format
Participating in comment adjudication meetings when requested, contributing subject matter expertise to resolve editorial and technical discrepancies
Managing priorities and schedules to flexibly support time-sensitive document reviews and provide rapid recommended responses
Supporting program planning and oversight activities, including exercise development, execution, and evaluation
Assisting with system-level analysis and system integration support, including assessment of threats and vulnerabilities as they relate to documented requirements and standards
Supporting technical assessment and evaluation activities to complement government technical experts in applying acquisition efforts and RDT&E toward the DHS mission
Communicating findings and recommendations effectively in written and verbal formats to diverse stakeholders, including senior government personnel