Technical Writer/Editor

Bowhead•Aberdeen, MD

About The Position

Bowhead is seeking an experienced Technical Writer/Editor for an upcoming proposal effort supporting the Data Collection Support Services (DCSS) contract for the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center in Aberdeen, Maryland. The role supervises technical documentation and editorial support and is responsible for document quality, technical editing, report development, publication standards, and coordination with Government technical personnel. The Technical Writer/Editor serves as a working leader for writers and editorial support personnel, oversees development and review of technical and administrative documents, and coordinates production and timely completion of reporting requirements. The position also supports staff training and document-control continuity, and uses Government-authorized writing and editing tools, including approved AI platforms when required, subject to applicable security and verification requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Professional Writing, Communications, or another scientific discipline.
At least six years of technical writing experience supporting Department of Defense research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) programs.
At least five years of leadership experience.
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
Must be able to maintain a Secret-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for Secret clearance at this location.

Nice To Haves

Technical documentation for Army or Navy weapons, automotive, ordnance, or other developmental testing.
Experience with test reports, detailed test plans, incident reporting, and controlled technical records.
Knowledge of Government publication standards, document repositories, and configuration control.
Experience leading technical writers in a high-volume, deadline-driven test organization.

Responsibilities

Serve as working leader for technical writers and editorial support personnel.
Develop, review, edit, and standardize technical reports, manuals, procedures, briefs, and administrative documentation.
Ensure accurate technical terminology, organization, clarity, consistency, and compliance with Government publication standards.
Coordinate document development and review with Government test officers, technical specialists, and other stakeholders.
Review work completed by other writers and identify required corrections before Government submission.
Maintain document versions, review records, revisions, files, and technical information repositories.
Incorporate technical graphics, photographs, diagrams, tables, and other supporting material into reports.
Oversee document production, formatting, distribution, and timely completion of assigned reporting requirements.
Support technical staff training and continuity of document-control practices.
Use Government-authorized writing and editing tools, including approved AI platforms when required, subject to applicable security and verification requirements.