Technical Writer/Editor

Spurwink Services - Dahlgren, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Dahlgren, VA

Social Assistance

About the position

S4 Inc. is seeking a skilled Technical Writer/Editor to support critical projects at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). This role involves providing technical and engineering support, risk analysis, and integrated logistics for military forces and platforms, ensuring operational capability through the preparation and editing of technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Research, prepare, write, and edit technical documents for publication, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with technical documentation guidelines and standards.
• Gather, analyze, and compose technical information into clear, readable documents for technical and non-technical personnel.
• Handle classified documents, including marking, handling, and tracking in accordance with security protocols.
• Utilize experience with U.S. Navy/Joint programs standards, specifications, and test practices to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Compose technical documents including user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports in accordance with established guidelines and standards.
• Edit documents to ensure grammatical correctness and consistency, and conduct research to ensure the use of proper technical terminology.
• Gather, analyze, and compose meeting minutes and action items to accurately capture discussions and decisions.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in the research, preparation, writing, and/or editing of technical documents for publication.
• Experience in gathering, analyzing, and composing technical information for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in handling classified documents, including marking, handling, and tracking.
• Experience with U.S. Navy/Joint programs standards, specifications, and test practices.
• Ability to compose various technical documents including user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.
• Familiarity with technical documentation guidelines and standards.
• Strong editing skills with the ability to ensure grammatical correctness and consistency.
• Proficiency in conducting research to ensure the use of proper technical terminology.
• Experience in gathering, analyzing, and composing meeting minutes and action items.
• Must possess a Secret clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 401(k)
• Universal time off