Technical Editor

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Program Summary

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

The Technical Editor position supports multiple project offices within Program Executive Office (PEO) Missile and Space (M&S) performing technical writing and/or technical communications. Duties include writing and editing technical reports, requirements documentation, white papers, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information. The technical editor will develop, gather, and disseminate technical information among customers, developers, and test support personnel. To ensure the production of high-quality documentation that is appropriate for its intended audience meets applicable standards, and is easy to understand, the technical editor will regularly collaborate with analysts and team leaders. In addition to documentation support, the technical editor will assist with mission critical data and documentation transfers between separate secured networks.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread materials written by others and provide suggested revision
• Develop and review all documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with editorial and government specifications, and adherence to standards for quality, format, style, graphics, and technical accuracy
• Gather and research technical information, including engineering and development information, for use in documentation activities
• Assemble complex technical concepts and integrate them into easily understandable text and figures
• Work in a collaborative environment with internal teams and customers on product and documentation requirements
• Build solid relationships with team members, leadership, and customers to facilitate working in a collaborative environment
• Safe, mature, and discretionary handling of sensitive data and documentation

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• Possess a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree Technical Writing, English, or Journalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience preparing detailed documentation for complex technical projects in conformance with strict product preparation guidelines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences or facilitate group discussions and develop accurate written materials to clearly and concisely communicate information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Experience with Air and Missile Defense (AMD) or Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and/or government grant writing desired
• 2 - 4 years of experience writing and/or editing technical documents (i.e. TEMPs, test plans, analysis reports)

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