Amentum is seeking a Technical Document Editor to join our team providing writing, editing and managing of technical documentation in support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, VA.

Junior Technical Document Editor Responsibilities Include:

• Being responsible for the technical editing of technical products including test reports, installation certifications, analyses, reports, and other contract CDRLs.

• Supporting Programmatic and Group Lead Management, client, and engineering staff in developing a broad range of written products and deliverables in support of Amentum leadership and client stakeholders.

• Applying our in-house technical writing standards and processes to edit, maintain, format, and distribute technical work products with stringent daily, weekly, and monthly delivery schedules using a variety of software applications and dissemination platforms.

• Having an expertise in grammar, punctuation, and copy editing to identify and resolve editorial issues and inconsistencies within voluminous and complex text, graphics, and appendices.

• Managing multiple tech editing projects concurrently and efficiently; adheres to production timelines; ensure the delivery of high-quality products on or before deadline.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in writing, editing, and managing  technical documentation.

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance (at a minimum, must receive/be approved for an interim Secret security clearance in order to start) Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

• Experience with: gathering, analyzing, and presenting complex data effectively to program elements and leadership.

• Using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams).

• Creating/Modifying graphics, tables, and other visual elements.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meeting deadlines with limited supervision. 

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.