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Technical Writer/Editor with Security Clearance

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Aegis Aerospace Inc

2024-09-20 15:43:48

Job location Houston, Texas, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: I.T. & Communications

Job description

Did you know? Aegis Aerospace has more than 30 years of experience in creating innovative and practical solutions to fulfill defense and space needs. We are looking for candidates who are ready to revolutionize the space and defense industry and pioneer new technological advancements to safeguard our country. Are you ready to Innovate, Explore, and Protect? Work with a team of writers, editors, and production designers to ensure our documents are free of grammatical errors and meet our guidelines. As a main priority, the selectee will proofread contractor-produced technical documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax; and ensure documents comply with required style guides. Documents include test plans, test reports, studies, and briefing materials. Documents may be classified or unclassified. As a secondary priority, the selectee will manage the organization's document library. Responsibilities include writing abstracts of historical and new documents and updating the document archive database. The activity also includes scanning historical hard-copy documents as well as identifying locations of missing documents. Reviewing and revising content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax. Collaborating with the creative team of analysts, engineers, technical editors, and Production teams to ensure that content is consistently published in a timely manner. Ensuring correct tone, voice, clarity, flow, and structure of content. Ensuring that content adheres to the in-house style guides. Staying abreast of the latest content trends and best practices. Compiling and updating style guides as required. Managing and maintaining a Production Library of electronic and hard copy documents across multiple classified systems. Required Experience: 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience. Excellent written and verbal communication in the English language. Proficiency with desktop publishing software such as Adobe products and Microsoft Office suite. Ability to manage time and effort across multiple simultaneous projects. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Preferred Experience: 5 years of demonstrated experience in proofing others' work and providing constructive feedback. Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or English. Experience with Government writing focused on a Senior-Leader audience. Proficiency with applying principles of style guides, such as the Government Publishing Office (GPO) and Department of Defense (DoD) Issuance Style Guide. Experience in DoD Knowledge Management activities. About Aegis Aerospace We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.

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