Technical Editor/Writer

Raytheon Technologies
Sterling, VA, USA
$70K-$142K a year
Full-time

Date Posted : 2024-08-28

2024-08-28

Country :

United States of America

Location :

VA543 : 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USA

Position Role Type : Hybrid

Hybrid

You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth.

As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

NightWing is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment;

including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. NightWing is seeking Technical Editors and Writers to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

Responsibilities :

Developing, reviewing, and determining the correct delivery routing of technical communication deliverables including engineering design documentation, operational procedures, plans, action reports, standard operating procedures, and meeting minutes using pre-existing templates.

Coordinating documentation demands and requirements directly with program development and operational subject matter experts.

Independently managing timelines of all deliveries across multiple task orders.

Managing the adjudication of formal commentary and feedback on all technical documentation.

Maintaining proper handling of all types of documentation, including correct migration practices, correctly engaging with multiple libraries and other identified document locations.

Supporting other Technical Writers in both surge and peer-review work.

Required Skills :

Must have an active Public Trust review with DHS

Must have DHS Suitability

Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Must be a U.S. citizen

Experience with creating and maintaining information system security documentation, processes and workflows, and SOPs.

2+ years of technical writing experience developing deliverables including engineering documentation, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes for internal and external audiences.

Expert level knowledge and usage of Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Experience developing news articles, monthly newsletters, executive messages, advanced presentations and infographics.

Fluid technical writing and editing skills, including the use of AP Style.

Ability to work under pressure with clients, program managers and subject matter experts in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment.

Desired Experience :

Familiar with SAFe Agile terminology and processes.

Familiarity with cybersecurity communications language and subject matter.

Familiarity with ServiceNow and SharePoint.

Familiarity with JIRA.

Well-versed in Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Pro.

Advanced PowerPoint presentations and infographics skills.

Required Education (including Major) :

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required.

Syndeo : 3363

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.

S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do.

Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

What We Offer : Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation;

healthcare, wellness, retirement and work / life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child / adult backup care.

Requires theoretical to advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through University Degree combined with experience.

Practical knowledge of RTX projects, programs

or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.

Engineering / Other Technical Positions : Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior

relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws / regulations.

The salary range for this role is 70,000 USD - 142,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education / training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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