Senior Technical Writer/Editor (Technical Writer, Senior Analyst)

$60,000 - $80,000/Yr

The Mil Corp - Lexington Park, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Lexington Park, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The MIL Corporation is seeking a Senior Technical Writer/Editor (Technical Writer, Senior Analyst) to support multiple projects in the Rapid Engineering and Prototyping Solutions (REPS) Sector in Lexington Park, MD. This role involves developing, formatting, editing, and managing documentation for MLS aware software development, testing, and delivery. The position may allow for some remote work depending on contract/client and hiring manager approval, providing flexibility in the work environment. In this role, the Senior Technical Writer/Editor will coordinate and communicate with engineers, technicians, and managers to produce high-quality, grammatically correct, and error-free documentation. The documentation deliverables will include a variety of materials such as requirements specifications, design documents, test plans, scientific and technical reports, user manuals, operations and maintenance manuals, training materials, project briefings, and management plans. Additionally, the writer will support the development of policy directives, guidebooks, program/project briefing materials, and correspondence, ensuring that all documentation meets the necessary standards and guidelines. The successful candidate will compile, review, and edit both technical and administrative documentation, working closely with government clients and team members to ensure that schedules and objectives are met and exceeded. This position requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear and concise narratives, making effective communication skills essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with engineers, technicians, and managers to produce high-quality, grammatically correct, and error-free documentation.
• Create documentation deliverables including requirements specifications, design documents, test plans/procedures/reports, scientific and technical reports, technical data packages, user manuals, operations and maintenance manuals, training materials, project briefings, and management plans.
• Support the development of policy directives, guidebooks, program/project briefing materials, and correspondence.
• Compile, review, and edit technical and administrative documentation.
• Work closely with government clients and team members to ensure schedules and objectives are met and exceeded.

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of technical writing/editing experience, including editing, preparation, and production of technical reports, presentation materials, and other related documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Proficiency with graphics editing software (e.g., Photoshop/GIMP).
• Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., MS-Project, One Pager Pro) related to artifact generation.
• Demonstrated writing/editing skills with the ability to gather information from multiple sources, organize and synthesize the information into a clear point of view, and create a concise and well-written narrative.
• Familiarity with governing standards and guidelines for preparing technical documentation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with technical and management staff.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with other documentation tools (e.g., LaTeX).
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., SVN).

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability insurance coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Tuition assistance