Technical Writer and Editor (Technical Editor and Writer 4) - 28988

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.•Albuquerque, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations. HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe. HII - Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled Technical Writer and Editor to join a collaborative team of writers, editors, and production designers dedicated to producing high‑quality technical documents. The ideal candidate will ensure all written materials are clear, accurate, and fully aligned with client guidelines. This position plays a key role in maintaining the quality and credibility of contractor‑generated products that directly support mission‑critical work. The primary responsibility of this role is to proofread technical documents—including test plans, reports, studies, and briefing materials—checking for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and adherence to required style guides. Materials may be classified or unclassified, requiring meticulous attention to detail and strict compliance with security protocols. Additionally, the position manages the organization’s document library by creating abstracts, updating the document archive database, and digitizing historical documents. Due to the classified nature of the work, all duties will be performed on‑site at the client’s office on Kirtland AFB, with no telework options available.

Requirements

10 years of relevant experience with bachelor's in related field; or 8 years of relevant experience with master's in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience
Demonstrated minimum of 5 years of experience proofreading others’ work and providing clear, constructive feedback to improve accuracy and quality
Active Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance with active SCI
Excellent written and verbal communications in the English language
Proficiency with desktop publishing software such as Adobe products and Microsoft Office suite
Ability to manage time and effort across multiple simultaneous projects
Highly organized and detail oriented

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI Clearance
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or English
Experience with Government writing focused on a Senior-Leader audience
Proficiency with applying principles of style guides, such as the Government Publishing Office (GPO) and Department of Defense (DoD) Issuance Style Guide
Experience in DoD Knowledge Management activities

Responsibilities

Review and revise content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of analysts, engineers, technical editors, and production staff to ensure content is consistently developed and published in a timely manner
Ensure content maintains the correct tone, voice, clarity, flow, and overall structure to support effective communication
Verify that all content adheres to established in‑house style guides and organizational standards.
Stay abreast of the latest content trends and best practices
Compiling and updating style guides as required
Managing and maintaining a Production Library of electronic and hard copy documents across multiple classified systems