Technical Writer / Editor Job at Bowhead / UIC Technical Services in Aberdeen

Overview TECHNICAL WRITER / EDITOR (ATCDT) : Bowhead seeks a Technical Writer / Editor to support the ATC Data Collection upcoming proposal effort Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The Technical Writer / Editor must have the ability to write and update material for reports, manuals, briefs, instruction books, catalogs and related technical publications. Responsibilities Locate sources to verify factual information in the document when the sources are poorly identified. Identifies disagreements between text and charts, tables, and other graphics. Restructure sentences to make them more understandable without altering meaning of the text. Contacts authors to resolve inconsistencies in factual information when the references clearly indicate the correct information. Provide technical assistance on a number and variety of publications which differ in manner and style of presentation. Return documents to author if quality is extremely poor. Documents should be error-free when submitted to originating offices. Safeguard passwords and access to office computer files and programs. Qualifications BA / BS in English or relevant field plus five to eight (5-8) years of technical writing experience is highly preferred. Experience editing technical paper and publications in a government environment plus knowledge of working with scientific and technical subject matter is preferred. Must have experience working as an editor. Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts. Target salary is $70K-$95K, commensurate with experience. Physical Demands : Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED : Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. LI-JR1