Technical Writer/Editor with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Title: Technical Writer/Editor Work Location: Dahlgren, VA - Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Clearance: Secret clearance Education: N/A Experience: Five (5) years of experience in the research, preparation, writing, and/or editing of technical documents for publication. Certification: N/A Schedule: Monday - Friday day shift Travel: Occasional Job Listing Number: VA24004 Contract Labor Category: Technical Writer/Editor S4 Inc. is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join the forefront of national defense technology at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Electromagnetic (EM) Effects Division. We're seeking talented individuals to support critical projects ensuring the operational capability of military forces and platforms. As part of our team, you'll provide technical and engineering support, risk analysis, and integrated logistics for a range of initiatives, from legacy systems to emerging technologies. Responsibilities: Research, prepare, write, and edit technical documents for publication, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with technical documentation guidelines and standards. Gather, analyze, and compose technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel. Handle classified documents, including marking, handling, and tracking in accordance with security protocols. Utilize experience with U.S. Navy/Joint programs standards, specifications, and test practices to ensure technical accuracy and compliance. Compose technical documents including user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports in accordance with established guidelines and standards. Edit documents to ensure grammatical correctness and consistency, and conduct research to ensure the use of proper technical terminology. Gather, analyze, and compose meeting minutes and action items to accurately capture discussions and decisions Qualifications: Five (5) years of experience in the research, preparation, writing, and/or editing of technical documents for publication. Experience in gathering, analyzing, and composing technical information for both technical and non-technical audiences. Proficiency in handling classified documents, including marking, handling, and tracking. Experience with U.S. Navy/Joint programs standards, specifications, and test practices. Ability to compose various technical documents including user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports. Familiarity with technical documentation guidelines and standards. Strong editing skills with the ability to ensure grammatical correctness and consistency. Proficiency in conducting research to ensure the use of proper technical terminology. Experience in gathering, analyzing, and composing meeting minutes and action items. Must possess a Secret clearance. To apply to this position please go to and click on Careers to complete and an employment application and to upload your resume. S4 Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package with 401(k), and universal time off. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans/Disabled. S4 participates in the E-Verify employment verification program. Candidate selected must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the contract at all times If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to apply to a position, please contact Janine Hunter, VP of Recruiting, by phone at or by email at .

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