Technical Writer/Editor

$140,000 - $155,000/Yr

Kaps Solutions - Springfield, VA

Full-time - Senior

Springfield, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Writer/Editor at KAPS Solutions will support the Command Support Division at NGA by reviewing and editing draft materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to style guidelines. This role requires a strong background in technical writing and editing, particularly within the DoD and Intelligence Community, and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the quality of documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review draft material and correct grammar, word usage, spelling, style, format, punctuation, logic, and organization errors.
• Ensure that all edits adhere to prescribed grammar, style, and formatting guidelines.
• Provide guidance to authors to help generate comprehensive and relevant material.
• Review portion marks and classification banners on draft materials for consistency.
• Process and disseminate materials in hardcopy, softcopy, and web formats.
• Attend editor and staff meetings regularly.
• Communicate work status, problems, requirements, and concerns clearly with team members, managers, and customers.
• Participate in meetings with customers and authors to exchange information and provide updates.
• Support the office and division by taking on special assignments or ad hoc taskings as necessary.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite to create, review, maintain, and edit documents.
• Assist in developing and conducting training for Agency personnel on business processes and editing.
• Organize and support various NGA, IC, and DoD joint meetings, forums, and events.

Requirements

• 11+ years of total relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in analyzing and editing correspondence documents.
• Ability to identify errors in grammar, word usage, and punctuation.
• Familiarity with style guides such as Chicago, Associated Press, and/or in-house guidance.
• Organizational skills to meet internal NGA style and formatting guidelines.
• Ability to reorganize and edit documents for content, readability, and logic.

Nice-to-haves

• At least 24 months demonstrated experience designing and delivering briefings.
• Experience presenting complex information to varied audiences, including senior leaders.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Life insurance
• Referral program