Technical Editor

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a continuing requirement for Secure Enterprise Network Systems, Services, & Support (SENS3) for the continued operations and maintenance and evolution of the Homeland Secure Data Network (HSDN) and the Classified Local Area Network (C-LAN) in Lorton, VA. The Technical Editor will be responsible for editing, proofreading and/or providing writing support on technical documents or sections of documents such as customer deliverables, procedures, and training materials. Duties may include researching technical reference materials, gathering relevant technical information, coordinating with stakeholders or other experts, and developing drafts and final copies of documentation. The Technical Editor will be responsible for ensuring documents meet editorial and government specifications while adhering to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style.

Primary Responsibilities

This position requires expanded knowledge and experience in own area while striving to acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Primary responsibilities include:

Researching, writing, editing, and proofreading information for use in documents such as customer deliverables, procedures and specifications
Providing expert, timely editing support for deliverables, reports, proposals, articles and other documents
Developing clear-written materials for various constituents, such as operations, technical manuals, tutorials, specifications and help systems
Collaborating with staff to collect information and specifications
Collecting and organizing information and coordinating layout for publication
Adhering to established terminology, style and editorial quality standards
Building knowledge of the company, processes, customers and missions
Analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures
Completing work with a minimal level of guidance and direction
Utilizing knowledge of key business drivers to accomplish work
Solving standard problems by analyzing possible solutions using experience, judgment and precedents
Working within guidelines and policies

Basic Qualifications

TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI
Bachelor’s Degree and 2 or more years of relevant experience, or a combination of relevant education and work experience equivalent to 6 years
Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic and demanding work environment
Complete work independently with minimal or no supervision
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in the DHS environment

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $91,000.00 - $122,850.00