Job Information
Bowhead Systems Management LLC Technical Writer/Editor in Belcamp, Maryland
Description
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Technical Writer/Editor
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ID
2025-22879
Category
Technical Writing/Editing
Location : Location
US-MD-Aberdeen
Min
USD $70,000.00/Yr.
Max
USD $95,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Clearance Required
Secret
Travel Requirement
Less than 10%
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.
Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UICs Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicants resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
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