Senior Technical Editor

Requisition Information

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution

Senior Technical Editor – supporting the Department of the Navy (DoN). The role involves compiling and refining technical information, monitoring schedules, preparing deliverables, and ensuring compliance with government reporting standards.

• Compile, review, edit, and format technical documentation, reports, and presentations to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with government customers to gather, organize, and refine technical information.
• Coordinate with government personnel across commands to schedule and prepare time‑sensitive briefings with Navy activities.
• Regularly monitor assignment schedules and provide updates to program managers.
• Edit recurring deliverables, including monthly status reports, presentations, and technical documents.
• Utilize desktop publishing tools for documentation design, development, and formatting.
• Ensure high attention to detail, including grammar, spelling, syntax, and compliance with style guides.
• Serve as a Media Transfer Agent (MTA), managing secure data transfers, generating transmittals, maintaining deliverable logs, and updating document inventory systems for Navy customers.
• Ensure deliverables meet specified deadlines and security requirements.

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and desktop publishing tools.
• Experience in technical editing and document management within a professional environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with team members and SMEs.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• US citizenship required.

• Experience with Department of Navy (DoN) projects or government contracts.
• Familiarity with Navy‑specific style guides and document formatting requirements.
• Knowledge of Navy IT systems.
• Advanced document formatting expertise, including Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools.
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5–8 years of experience, preferably for DoN or government contracts.

• Secret clearance required (TS clearance preferred).

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans