Technical Writing Editor

Overview

JST is currently seeking a Technical Writing Editor to join our team.

This is a full-time position at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

In support of the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) contract, you will be a part of our team's efforts to empower the Department of Defense's navigation warfare (NAVWAR) mission ensuring positioning, navigation, and timing superiority.

Our mission is to provide combatant commanders and joint force commanders with subject matter expertise on planning and conducting NAVWAR by providing knowledge of friendly and enemy NAVWAR Order of Battle and PNT-related successes and threats.

Technical Writing Editor Responsibilities

• Review content of technical engineering documentation for quality.
• Produces technical engineering and scientific illustrations for presentations and / or publication, as appropriate to the requirements.
• Ensures that documents follow the style laid out in the style guide.
• Creates documents for publication both within the organization and externally using input from team members, stakeholders, research sources, and other content providers.
• Writes various technical articles, reports, brochures, and / or manuals for documentation for various uses.
• Integrates graphics, text, and other media to create presentations and publications.
• Coordinates production.
• Proofreads and edits correspondence, documents, memoranda, presentations, and other publication materials to ensure they conform to DoD spelling, grammar, and style standards.
• Assists content providers in identifying the appropriate medium and format for presentations and publications.
• Ensures content is of high quality and conforms to standards.
• Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts. Conducts quality reviews of materials.
• Responsible for producing, proofreading, editing, and formatting technical documentation, including design specifications, manuals, online help, procedures, plans, and proposals.

Edits and formats information for consumption through various media channels, including printed materials, scripted voice content, email, websites, and other electronic access points.

Gathers information, interviews subject matter experts, and conducts other research to convey technical material in a concise and effective manner.

Technical Writing Editor Qualifications

• 5 Yrs Relevant experience, multiple levels needed.
• Prefer prior editing experience with DoD or government agencies.
• BA / BS in English, communications, journalism, computer science, web design, engineering, or a related field.
• Prefer Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC), Certified Technical Professional (CTP) or other equivalent.

Required Clearances and Screenings

• MUST have an active Secret security clearance
• MUST be able to pass a US Government Security Clearance

About Joint Strategic Technologies (JST)

No objective is beyond reach! Joint Strategic Technologies (JST) enables successful mission outcomes from the back office to the battlefield.

Our team includes leading experts from military, government and the private sector, all working together to help federal customers make a difference.

Our goal is to Elevate the Impact that our employees have on our customers and treat every employee as a valued member of our team.

JST empowers employees to make decisions and take-action, thus improving overall organizational growth and employee development.

Culture isn't something you talk about. It's something you do. JST is committed to creating a positive environment 'that reaches beyond work and careers' to support every employee's professional and personal objectives.

JST values the well-being of every employee and encourages healthy lifestyles, family activities and community involvement.

JST is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

JST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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