Technical Writer/Editor

UIC Alaska•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 position requires the ability to maintain a Secret-level clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for a Secret clearance at this location. The targeted salary is $50.74 per hour, subject to qualifications and experience. Bowhead considers factors including the role’s scope and responsibilities, work experience, education and training, skills, internal peer equity, and market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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 with Microsoft Office, 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

Experience producing 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.
Experience with 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 technical terminology, organization, clarity, and consistency are accurate and comply 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 corrections needed 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.