Technical Editor and Writer Level 3/4

About

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for you to join our team as a Technical Editor and Writer Level 3/4 based out of Merritt Island, FL. OR Silverdale, WA. OR Sunnyvale, CA. OR Kings Bay, GA. OR Ocean Springs, MS. As a Technical Editor and Writer Level 3/4 at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

Responsibilities

• Write and/or edit technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications.
• Communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
• Develop subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
• Take strong ownership to drive documentation through process from inputs to final distribution.
• Lead preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
• Conduct quality review of materials.
• Develop new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Support implementation to a team of technical writers and text processors.
• Serve as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives.
• Present to internal and external stakeholders at reviews/documentation conferences.
• Develop agendas and captures minutes to assess documentation impacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience or Master's Degree with 3 years of experience (Level 3) or Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience or Master's Degree with 6 years of experience (Level 4).
• Additional 4 years' experience may be accepted in lieu of a Degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with publishing software.
• Experience with vector graphic designing applications (Illustrator preferred).
• Ability to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with military documentation standards and style guides.
• Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, and/or JIRA.
• Experience with writing procedures and technical manuals that describe installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Understanding of XML and other authoring languages.
• Experience with documentation authoring/publishing tools.
• Familiarity with database structures to support development of interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs).
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Clearance required for start: No.
• Clearance type: Secret.
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.
• Salary ranges: $73,900.00 - $128,400.00 (Level 3), $92,200.00 - $160,200.00 (Level 4).
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
• Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.