Technical Writer​/Editor Security Clearance

Benefits

• 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.

Prescient Edge is seeking a 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, and program personnel to ensure all documentation is clear, accurate, and compliant with Department of War and Navy specifications.

The role requires independence and the ability to operate with minimal oversight in a dynamic operational environment.

• Document Creation & Editing:
  Author, edit, and proofread technical documents including system manuals, operator guides, maintenance procedures, test plans, technical specifications, and training materials.
• Compliance & Standards:
  Ensure all documentation adheres to stringent military standards and program‑specific style guides.
• 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.
• Document Management:
  Manage the entire document lifecycle, including version control, review cycles, and archival, utilizing Microsoft Teams and CMPro.
• 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.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience as Technical Writer/Editor or a similar role.
• Bachelor's 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.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.

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

• Limited travel; location:
  Panama City Beach, FL. Remote position possible for qualified candidates.

Secret (or ability to obtain).

Prescient Edge is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.