Technical Editor

FedWriters, Inc.•Vista, CA

19h•$81,000 - $88,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as Technical Editor and support Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) by developing and maintaining professional technical documentation in support of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts. Write, revise, edit, format, and maintain engineering, test, and contract documentation, including test plans, test procedures, test reports, specifications, and CDRLs, while creating and maintaining technical templates and ensuring all documents meet established formatting, grammar, and consistency standards, ensuring MCTSSA has clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate technical documentation to support mission-critical test and engineering activities. FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, Journalism, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
At least 3 years of Marine Corps-related technical writing experience in process evaluation and editing documents in a technical environment
Experience with tactical C5I evaluation-related documents, including but not limited to plans, specifications, design descriptions, end-user guides, technical reports, and test documentation (test plans, test procedures, test reports)
Experience writing, revising, editing, formatting, and maintaining engineering and test documentation, including test plans, test procedures, test reports, and quick look reports
Experience writing, revising, editing, formatting, and maintaining contract documents such as PWS, QASP, and CDRLs
Experience creating and maintaining technical document templates, including tailoring guidance to help end users identify and select appropriate content
Experience researching, collecting, and analyzing source material, and observing technical or test processes to produce accurate documentation
Experience reviewing technical and test documentation and providing written comments, corrective actions, or suggested changes
Experience ensuring documents adhere to established formats/templates and maintaining consistency in acronym usage across a document set
Experience preparing status or progress reporting (e.g., monthly reports capturing completed work, ongoing efforts, and man-hours)
Expertise with Microsoft Office products currently used by the Government (O365)
Expertise with Microsoft Visio
Expertise with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Exemplary grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills

Nice To Haves

Direct experience supporting MCTSSA, AVTB, or related Marine Corps tactical vehicle/systems programs (e.g., AAV, ACV)
Familiarity with C5I systems and evaluation frameworks
Experience with configuration management (CM) tools and processes in a DoD engineering environment
Experience conducting formal technical document reviews as a distinct function (not just authoring/editing)
Experience tracking and reporting contract burn rate/funds status for prime and subcontractors
Background in systems engineering, test engineering, or a related technical discipline
Prior experience performing under a PWS/SOW-driven or CDRL-driven DoD task order
Familiarity with CUI handling and DoD document marking requirements
Additional desktop publishing or graphics tool experience (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign)
Prior experience developing training materials or job aids for technical/engineering audiences

Responsibilities

Write, revise, edit, format, and maintain engineering and test documentation (e.g., engineering plans, specifications, test plans, test procedures, test reports, quick look reports)
Write, revise, edit, format, and maintain contract documents (e.g., PWS, QASP, CDRL)
Create and maintain technical document templates for test, certification, and program engineering support groups, including tailoring guidance for end users
Research, collect, and analyze source material, and observe technical/test processes to support accurate documentation
Review technical and test documentation and provide written comments and corrective actions
Develop and integrate graphics into technical deliverables as needed
Ensure all documents adhere to established templates, correct grammar/spelling/punctuation, and consistent acronym usage
Maintain a schedule of outstanding documentation and government due dates
Prepare and deliver Monthly Status Reports (MSR) and CDRL A001 progress reporting