Technical Editor
Link Solutions, Inc.
- Adelphi, MD
- $47,000-77,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must be a US Citizen
- DoD Secret Clearance required
- Non-remote (relocation incentive available)
- Review and edit technical documentation for grammar, spelling, structure, clarity, and completeness.
- Verify that documents meet ARL and organizational style guides and quality standards.
- Collaborate with authors to resolve content issues such as incomplete instructions, unclear language, or redundant sections.
- Provide editing support for a wide range of documents, including training materials, technical manuals, process documentation, and formal deliverables.
- Maintain and update the organizational style guide; propose improvements as needed.
- Ensure that final documents are consistent, accurate, and ready for submission or publication.
- Conduct quality control checks on written products to meet government and contractual requirements.
- Support documentation development life cycles from draft through final approval.
- Coordinate with technical teams, project managers, and support staff to maintain version control and accuracy of deliverables.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must have active DoD Secret Clearance.
- BA/BS Degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or related field.
- Five (5+) years of relevant experience working in technical editing or writing.
- IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, etc.).
- Understanding of technical writing/editing best practices, document structuring, and audience adaptation.
- Experience creating and modifying documentation for technical processes and procedures.
- Experience supporting the development of Army or DoD IT documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- A problem solver and troubleshooter who thrives in resolving complex problems.
- Strong self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.