Technical Writer

CACI International•Albuquerque, NM

19d•$58,500 - $122,800•Onsite

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 position reviews technical content for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with organizational and industry requirements; produces engineering and scientific illustrations for presentations and publications; and creates documents for internal and external publication using information from team members, stakeholders, research sources, and other content providers. The work supports NAVWAR operations and the quality and reliability of PNT capabilities. The role requires a current Secret clearance, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and 3–7 years of relevant experience. Travel of up to 25% is required, including travel outside the continental United States that may involve hazards.

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.
Ability to write, proofread, edit, and format technical documentation and publication materials.
Travel up to 25%, including outside the continental United States.

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 range of documentation uses.
Integrate graphics, text, and other media into presentations and publications.
Coordinate the production process 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 appropriate 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 printed materials, 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.
Review technical content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with organizational and industry requirements.