Technical Writing Editor

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Technical Writing Editor

KBR is seeking a Technical Writer to support government customers in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The Technical Writing Editor is responsible for document quality review functions which provide quality and security assurance for all formal documents produced by customer and to be baselined or disseminated to other customers, stakeholders, or partners. The document quality review process provides editorial review for structure, grammar, general clarity, and common rules of technical writing. Additionally, the document review process includes a qualified security review of document content to ensure proper document classification, and portion marking. It also ensures compliance with customer baselined templates for official test plans, and test reports.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and execute a process for reviewing customer published documentation, as directed, and in accordance with customer policies and work instructions. Review documents for compliance with standards, policies, format, security and structure guidelines.

• Track and report author modifications in response to review redlines.

• Provide document security review and provide security specific feedback regarding mission documents according to agency classification guides as requested.

• Provide timely feedback to the document originator to ensure delivery schedules are met. The review, update and feedback will ensure that documents meet established customer standards, formats, and guidelines.

• Monitor and track all documents validating a continuous flow through security, technical review, and Document Quality Review (DQR).

• Ensure all document review comments are collected and ensure appropriate modifications are made to the documents.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Baccalaureate degree with emphasis/major in Journalism, Communications, English or STEM-related field plus a minimum of 0 to1 year of experience in related technical editing/writing required.

• Must be able to provide proven technical writing ability and provide writing samples. Experience in technical minute writing/writing on complex and technical topics is also preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation is required.

• Professional communication skills in dealing with technical customers of various levels is desired. MS Office experience is a must. SharePoint knowledge is a plus. A high-level of professionalism is required.

• Familiarity with NASA/IMOC documentation standards is a plus.

Security Clearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI (with poly preferred)

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.