Technical Editor

Scientific Research Corporation • Eglin AFB, FL

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About The Position

The Technical Editor supports the Program Manager and contracting team by serving as a Senior Technical Writer. The role produces, edits, and organizes data for complex technical publications, maintains and updates technical references as subject matter changes, and ensures document organization and layout meet customer or company requirements. The editor coordinates publications and reports with the Program Manager, subject matter experts, and customer sources. The position may also involve interviewing subject matter experts; writing technical, proposal, or marketing documentation; managing schedules and document-delivery milestones; serving as the point of contact for an off-site office and coordinating contractor visits; and overseeing other technical writers.

This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance. Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Travel is less than 10%.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and seven years of work-related experience, or a Master’s degree and one year of work-related experience in a relevant technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced PC skills, including fluency in Microsoft Office applications and graphics applications.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion in communications, with strong professional and ethical standards.
• Excellent communication skills, especially writing skills for technical documents, reports, and procedures.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience producing technical reports, especially reports encompassing cyber-related subjects.
• Bachelor’s degree in grammar, writing, technical engineering, or a computer discipline.
• Previous experience in a faculty or office manager role.
• Fluent understanding of the Adobe tool suite.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager and contracting team by performing as a Senior Technical Writer.
• Produce, edit, and organize data for complex technical publications.
• Maintain and update technical references and documents as the subject matter changes.
• Ensure document organization and layout adhere to customer or company requirements.
• Coordinate publications and reports with the Program Manager, subject matter experts, and customer sources.
• Interview subject matter experts and write technical, proposal, and/or marketing documentation as needed.
• Manage schedules and track document-delivery milestones.
• Serve as the point of contact for an off-site office and coordinate contractor visits as required.
• Oversee other technical writers as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Vacation and sick paid time off accruals, with amounts increasing based on role and years of service.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A work environment that encourages excellence.

What This Job Offers

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