Technical Editor and Writer Security Clearance

Position: Technical Editor and Writer 3 with Security Clearance
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Technical Editor and Writer 3, in San Diego, CA. Job  Pay Rate: $70 - $75/hr

Job Description:

The selected candidate will support a wide array of tasks associated with the development and maintenance of technical publications for a large defense program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Editing plans, technical reports, test procedures, statements of work, user manuals, operation manuals, requirement specifications, validation documents, and proposal volumes.
• Working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure clear and accurate technical documentation.

• Collaborating with Configuration Management and Quality Mission Assurance for document publication and delivery.
• Capturing meeting minutes and action items for technical exchange meetings (TEMs) and design reviews.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree with 5 years of related experience OR a Masters degree with 3 years of related experience OR a PhD with 1 year of related experience
Current DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Experience developing and maintaining program plans and process documents, and experience working with SMEs to improve and clarify technical documentation.
Excellent technical writing and editing skills with a focus on accuracy and consistency of both technical information and documentation layout.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and SharePoint plus Adobe Acrobat.
Well-organized, detailed-oriented self-starter who enjoys challenges and works well in teams and independently.
Exceptional organizational skills to include the ability to multitask; must be focused on program's documentation requirements and deadlines.
Outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management, as well as the customer.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of contractual requirements [SOWs and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs)] and Configuration Management processes.
Understanding of program Security Classification Guides (SCGs) to determine document portion markings.
Proposal experience, such as authoring Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and editing Technical Volumes. Experience using Agile framework and Jira best practices. Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and Daily Pay (in some locations).

For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit  or  The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
* The California Fair Chance Act

* Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

* Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

* San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance