Strategic Weapons System Library Publication Assistant Editor
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: February 1, 2025
Job Description:
Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Strategic Weapons
System Library Technical Writer/Editor. As a Technical Editor, you
will make key contributions to the Documentation Enterprise team in
support of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). You will perform a
variety of tasks related to producing and editing technical
documents and technical procedure manuals such as: Strategic
Systems Program Ordnance Pamphlets, Ordnance Documents, Corrective
Maintenance Procedures, and related documentation to include but
not limited to, governing documents, correspondence, document
technical specifications and work instruction. Accuracy, integrity,
subject matter expertise, and the ability to work well
independently and with others are important traits we expect the
successful candidate to possess and demonstrate.This position is
responsible for working closely with Subject Matter Experts,
Technologists, and other Technical Editors to support the creation
of technical data, responsible for accurately editing Department of
Navy Technical Manuals, both content format and structure, perform
externally submitted data quality checks and maintain data
integrity. Coordinate document production and distribution
schedules, timely distribute replacement documents and conduct
quality checks. Demonstrate competence to decipher redlines
(changes) on technical procedures and drawings made by contractor
partners or other team members proofreading material for content
structure, document format, spelling, and punctuation. Communicate
with team members to ensure accuracy and completeness of technical
data recommending changes to internal processes and procedures.
Willingness to contribute skill expertise to other related duties
as requested or assigned.Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Education and years of related/relevant work experience required:
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or
Computer Science, preferred, or equivalent education and years of
related/relevant work experience.Additional skills/experience
required:
- Active CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain
within 6 months
- Exceptional attention to detail and an eye for formatting
inconsistencies
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, as
well as outstanding strong proofreading and formatting skills
- Ability to edit professional documents for content, sentence
tense continuity, and adherence to establish DoD correspondence
manual and MIL-Standards
- Has the ability to perform documentation coordination and
production activities within tight deadlines concentrating on
attention to detail and accuracy of document content
- Has strong interpersonal skills: able to collaborate with all
staff levels and across all program areas to produce timely,
high-quality documentation
- Has flexibility in dealing with changing priorities
- Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make
them easily understandable in text and pictures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be able to lift 40 poundsPreferred Education, Experience,
& Skills
- Essential knowledge and experience proofreading/editing, that
includes grammar skills
- Knowledgeable or has Continue Process Improvement
experience
- Ability to apply knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, policies,
and procedures is a plus
- Familiar with Controlled Unclassified Information (e.g.,
requirements, portion markings, and creation)
- Experience in documentation/word processing systems (e.g.,
Microsoft, Arbortext, Vulcan, Quicksilver etc.)
- Familiar with producing structured electronic manuals in SGML,
XML and S1000D in compliance per Navy approved DTDs
- Experience creating and updating U.S. Navy instructions,
manuals, notices, or change transmittals
- Experience creating or manipulating graphic filesPay
InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $81156 - $137964Please note:
This range is based on our market pay structures. However,
individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors
including, but not limited to: business considerations, local
market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate
qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee
Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects
of their life, including their health and financial well-being.
Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:
health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a
401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident
insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal
plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home,
auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off,
paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid
parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and
state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company
recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition
awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level
and/or job specifics.About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE
Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an
international defense, aerospace and security company which
delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and
naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security,
information technology solutions and customer support services.
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission,
but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your
passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security
with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence
solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national
security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a
big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a
rewarding career that truly makes a difference.Intelligence &
Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers
advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support
the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication
shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber
operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems
integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that
our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize,
manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our
technologies to new levels.
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