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Technical Writer and Editor (Technical Editor and Writer 4) at HII

HII · Albuquerque, NM, USA ·

Pay:
$84,011-$120,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Technical Writer and Editor (Technical Editor and Writer 4)

Full‑time, on‑site position located in Albuquerque, NM. Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt. Anticipated Salary Range: $84,011 - $120,000. Required Travel: 11‑25%. Security Clearance: Secret. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
Key Responsibilities

Review and revise content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of analysts, engineers, technical editors, and production staff to ensure content is consistently developed and published in a timely manner.
Ensure content maintains the correct tone, voice, clarity, flow, and overall structure to support effective communication.
Verify that all content adheres to established in‑house style guides and organizational standards.
Stay abreast of the latest content trends and best practices.
Compile and update style guides as required.
Manage and maintain a production library of electronic and hard‑copy documents across multiple classified systems.
Qualifications

Ten years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or eight years with a master’s degree; or a high‑school diploma or equivalent with fourteen years of relevant experience.
Minimum of five years of experience proofreading others’ work and providing clear, constructive feedback to improve accuracy and quality.
Active Secret clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance with active SCI.
Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
Proficiency with desktop publishing software such as Adobe products and Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to manage time and effort across multiple simultaneous projects.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Preferred Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or English.
Experience with government writing focused on a Senior‑Leader audience.
Proficiency with applying principles of style guides, such as the Government Publishing Office (GPO) and Department of Defense (DoD) Issuance Style Guide.
Experience in DoD Knowledge Management activities.
Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.
Benefits

Best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plans; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) savings plan; life insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and scholarships for early childhood and post‑secondary education.
Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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