Technical Writer

CACI•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

As a CACI Mission & Engineering Technical Writer supporting the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, you will help ensure the quality and integrity of technical engineering documentation and deliverables. The JNWC is the Department of Defense’s Center of Excellence for Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities integration. The role reviews content for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with organizational and industry requirements, produces technical engineering and scientific illustrations, and develops documents for internal and external publication using information from team members, stakeholders, research sources, and other content providers. The work contributes to the quality and effectiveness of NAVWAR operations and the assurance and prevention of PNT information through coordinated space, cyberspace, and electronic warfare operations. The Technical Writer supports national security by helping ensure reliable PNT capabilities and NAVWAR solutions.

Requirements

Must possess a current SECRET security clearance.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in English, communications, journalism, computer science, web design, engineering, or a related field.
3 to 7 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior editing experience with the Department of Defense or a government agency.
Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC), Certified Technical Professional (CTP), or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Write technical articles, reports, brochures, and manuals for a wide range of documentation needs.
Integrate graphics, text, and other media to create presentations and publications.
Coordinate production processes to ensure materials are produced efficiently and effectively.
Proofread and edit correspondence, documents, memoranda, presentations, and other publication materials for compliance with DoD spelling, grammar, and style standards.
Assist content providers in identifying suitable media and formats for presentations and publications.
Oversee preparation of illustrative materials, select drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts, and conduct quality reviews of those materials.
Produce, proofread, edit, and format technical documentation, including design specifications, manuals, online help, procedures, plans, and proposals.
Edit and format information for print, scripted voice content, email, websites, and other electronic channels.
Gather information, interview subject matter experts, and conduct research to communicate technical material concisely and effectively.