Technical Editor

Mlt Systems • Stafford, VA, US, VA

6d • $75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

MLT Systems is seeking a Technical Editor in support of Program Manager Tactical Communications & Electromagnetic Warfare Systems (PM TCE). The role provides technical writing, editing, proofreading, and quality assurance for technical, program, and acquisition documentation, including system specifications, user manuals, software products, functional descriptions, reports, training materials, and other customer deliverables. The editor applies relevant military and government writing standards, formatting guidance, printing regulations, and customer instructions to help ensure documentation is compliant and technically accurate.

The position also supports the end-to-end document process, coordinating with government personnel to facilitate reviews, verify signature authority, maintain electronic libraries, and respond to recurring and ad hoc information requests. The Technical Editor participates in Working Groups, Integrated Product Team Meetings, Technical Reviews, and Decision Briefings with internal and external stakeholders.

The position is performed in a typical indoor office setting with quiet to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Employees are expected to follow safety procedures and use appropriate safety equipment as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 0–3 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Proficiency using data repositories and document management tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Teams to extract, update, and report program data and documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Secret clearance preferred.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense and Marine Corps policies related to complex acquisition analysis, planning, and management support, including DoD Instruction 5000.02, the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, and the Marine Corps Systems Command Acquisition Guidebook.

Responsibilities

• Review, proofread, and modify technical, program, and acquisition documentation, including system specifications, user manuals, software products, and special reports.
• Apply relevant Military Standards, Department of the Army or Department of Defense writing style manuals, format guides, General Services Administration printing regulations, and customer or program-office instructions.
• Provide editorial and quality assurance support for documents, functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, reports, training materials, and other customer deliverables.
• Support and participate in formal and informal reviews throughout the development cycle.
• Provide technical writing and editing for formal acquisition documentation, ensuring consistency, format, language, grammar, and technical accuracy.
• Coordinate with government personnel to facilitate timely document reviews.
• Verify appropriate signature authority, maintain electronic libraries, and support recurring and ad hoc requests for information.
• Participate in Working Groups, Integrated Product Team Meetings, Technical Reviews, and Decision Briefings with internal and external stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level