Technical Writer / Editor

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 & alcohol screening and / or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & 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 applicant's 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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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics / base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short / long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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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%