Technical WriterEditor

Prescient Edge is seeking aTechnical Writer/Editorto support a federal government client.

Benefits:
AtPrescientEdge we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyones success. To that end we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical vision dental and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities including on-the-job training tuition reimbursement and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected supported and engaged.

Position Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Technical Writer/Editor to support a U.S. Navy program. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing writing editing and managing a wide range of technical documentation for complex naval systems. You will work closely with engineers subject matter experts (SMEs) and program personnel to ensure all documentation is clear accurate and compliant with all applicable Department of War (DoW) and Navy specifications.

The Technical Writer/Editor will work closely with Government security personnel program leadership and contractor team members to ensure compliance with security requirements while enabling mission execution. The Technical Writer/Editor must be capable of operating independently with minimal oversight and supporting a dynamic operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Technical Writer shall be capable of performing the following functions with minimal guidance:

1. Document Creation & Editing: Author edit and proofread technical documents including system manuals operator guides maintenance procedures test plans technical specifications and training materials.
2. Compliance & Standards: Ensure all documentation adheres to stringent military standards and program-specific style guides.
3. SME Collaboration: Proactively collaborate with engineering teams technicians and program management to gather and translate complex technical information into clear concise and accurate content for the intended audience.
4. Document Management: Manage the entire document lifecycle including version control review cycles and archival utilizing Microsoft Teams and CMPro.
5. Quality Assurance: Perform final quality assurance checks on all documents to ensure they are free of grammatical errors technically accurate and formatted correctly before delivery.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience as Technical Writer/Editor or similar role
• Bachelors degree in Technical Communication English Journalism or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience as a technical writer or editor.
• Demonstrated experience working within a DoW aerospace hydrography or defense contractor environment.
• Ability to operate independently in an OCONUS environment
• Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational setting
• Strong skills in the following:
  • Exceptional writing editing and proofreading skills with a strong command of English grammar and style.
  • Proven ability to understand and interpret complex technical concepts engineering drawings and schematics.
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting U.S. Navy or DoD programs
• Experience in deployed or OCONUS environments

Additional Requirements

• Limited travel (<10%) as required by mission needs

Location

• Panama City Beach FL (remote position potential for qualified candidates)

Security Clearance

• Secret (or ability to obtain)