Technical Writer/Editor

Amentum is actively seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to support active contracts in Huntsville, AL.  The Technical Writer/Editor position will support the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. This is not a remote or hybrid position. The Technical Writer/Editor provides support by preparing technical instruction materials and other supporting documents to ensure compliance with various international and national accreditation and credentialing standards.

Responsibilities of the Technical Writer/Editor include:

• Maintain and improve upon NCETR’s curriculum and instructor development processes and products.
• Design, write, review, and edit a variety of written documents, to include, but not limited to, manuals, SOP’s, guidebooks, handbooks, briefs, instructional guides, and reports.
• Design, write, review, and edit a variety of Microsoft tools and products used by ATF NCETR, such as PowerPoint and Excel.
• Provide technical editing support for external, third-party audits as required by various international and national accreditation standards.
• Create new content in consultation with NCETR SMEs and refine and improve existing material. Both roles require strong writing and communication skills, technical knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Write or revise supporting content for training courses
• Edit material prepared by NCETR SMEs and other writers or staff
• Incorporate animation, graphs, illustrations, or photographs to increase users’ understanding of the material
• Select appropriate mediums, such as manuals or videos, for message or audience
• Standardize content across platforms and media

Technical Writer/Editor qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or a related field. Prefer candidates with knowledge of curriculum development and instructional system design.
• Superior technical writing and editing skills, to include extensive working knowledge of Microsoft tools & products.
• Preference for personnel with prior public safety/military backgrounds, especially in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training.
• Must successfully pass an ATF background investigation which includes criminal history, credit/financial queries, drug use, previous employment/education verification, and DMV records check. An active ATF Public Trust Clearance is required to perform in this role.  Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain ATF Public Trust Clearance.
• 1 -5 years of related experience

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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