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Noblis

Nonprofit federal contractor delivering systems engineering

Technical Editor

Editing & ProofreadingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA$59.2k - $92.6k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in any field and at least 3 years of experience creating, editing, and reviewing technical materials, or a master's degree in any field and at least 1 year of that experience.
  • Experience supervising technical writing teams.
  • Active Department of Defense Secret clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Edit, review, and supervise the creation of technical materials for afloat and ashore network platforms and systems.
  • Oversee development of equipment manuals, appendices, and operating and maintenance instructions.
  • Supervise technical writers producing documentation for ADNS, CANES, ISNS, and related systems.
  • Support development and validation of Type II and Type III equipment and system technical manuals.
  • Oversee preparation of Interactive Electronic Technical Publications according to Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and NAVWAR guidelines and S1000D Specification Version 4.0.1.
  • Manage the Technical Manual Organization Plan, including S1000D, Contenta content management, XPP publishing, and Live Content applications.
  • Support development of User's Logistics Support Summary and Software Operations Manuals.
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals and Software Operations Manuals through technical and quality reviews.
  • Review technical information for Fleet Advisory Messages, Fleet Information Bulletins, and Mandatory Security Updates.
  • Update the SAILOR Website with electronic copies of new and revised technical documentation within 5 business days of Government approval.
  • Link system documentation to specific shore sites and platforms, maintaining current configurations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with S1000D technical documentation standards.
  • Familiarity with Interactive Electronic Technical Manual and Interactive Electronic Technical Publication development.
  • Experience with Navy technical manual processes and the SAILOR repository.
  • Knowledge of Contenta, XPP, or similar content management and publishing tools.
  • Experience with military Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence system documentation.

About the Company

Noblis

Nonprofit federal contractor delivering systems engineering

Noblis is a nonprofit science, technology, and strategy organization that provides technical services and research to U.S. federal government agencies. It wins federal contracts and grants to deliver services such as systems engineering, program management, data analytics, cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation across defense, homeland security, intelligence, and civil agencies. It differentiates itself by applying applied sciences and model-based engineering across multi-cloud environments and by partnering with small businesses to fulfill contracts, with research leading to patented technologies like DNA data storage and secure authentication. Its goal is to advance public-interest technology solutions through rigorous research and mission-focused programs that improve national security, public safety, and government operations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Falls Church, VA
Founded
1996

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