Technical Editor and Writer (AHT)

$62,600 - $93,800/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. The IBCS organization within the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Technical Editor/Writer to join our diverse and talented material development group to support our government customers. As a Technical Editor/Writer, you will be responsible for writing, updating, and editing training material and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Write, update, and edit training material and related technical publications.
• Communicate technical specifications and instructions clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences.
• Work with military technical documents related to training development, training delivery, and integrated logistics support.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy and clarity in documentation.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and Adobe products to create and format documents.

Requirements

• 4 years of experience as a Technical Editor and Writer with a Bachelor's degree; 2 years of experience with a Master's degree; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience working with military technical documents related to training development, training delivery, and integrated logistics support (ARs, Mil Specifications and Preferences, Technical Bulletins, IETMs, DIDs, etc.).
• 5+ years of experience and advanced skills with the Microsoft Office product suite.
• 3+ years of experience and intermediate skills with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Formal training as a Military Training Developer and/or Instructor/Writer with 6 years related experience.
• Master's Degree in English, Writing, Instructional Design, or related field.
• Experience working in an AGILE development environment.
• Certification in Systems Approach to Training (SAT), Common Faculty Development - Developer Course, Instructional Design Basic Course (IDBC), Faculty Development Program-3 (FDP-3), or Advanced Training Developer Course (ATDC).
• 6+ years working with military technical documents related to training development, training delivery, and integrated logistics support.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and/or Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience as a photographer.
• Experience as a military training developer and/or instructor writer.
• Possess active Secret Clearance.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business