Technical Editor and Writer (levels 2 3 and 4)

Description

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

The FRP 26 writing group within the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Technical Editor/Writer to join our diverse and talented material development group to support our customers. As a Technical Editor/Writer, you will be responsible for writing, rewriting, and/or editing technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to clearly and effectively communicate technical specifications and instructions to Subject Matter Experts. This position is located in Huntsville, Alabama without remote work possibility.

Basic Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, you must, at a minimum, meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• For a Level 2 : 4 years experience as a Technical Editor and Writer with a Bachelors degree; 2 years experience with a Masters

For a Level 2 : 4 years experience as a Technical Editor and Writer with a Bachelors degree; 2 years experience with a Masters

• For a Level 3 : 6 Years experience as a Technical Editor and Writer with a Bachelors degree; 4 Years experience with a Masters degree

For a Level 3 : 6 Years experience as a Technical Editor and Writer with a Bachelors degree; 4 Years experience with a Masters degree

• For a Level 4 : 8 years experience as a Technical Editor and writer with a Bachelors degree; 6 years experience with a Masters Degree

For a Level 4 : 8 years experience as a Technical Editor and writer with a Bachelors degree; 6 years experience with a Masters Degree

• 3+ years of experience and advanced skills with the Microsoft Office product suite

3+ years of experience and advanced skills with the Microsoft Office product suite

• 3+ years of experience and intermediate skills with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator

3+ years of experience and intermediate skills with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator

• Must be able to receive and maintain an active Secret Security Clearance

Must be able to receive and maintain an active Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Formal training as a Military Training Developer and/or Instructor/Writer and 6 years related experience

Formal training as a Military Training Developer and/or Instructor/Writer and 6 years related experience

• Masters Degree in English, Writing, Instructional Design, or related field

Masters Degree in English, Writing, Instructional Design, or related field

• Certification in AGILE/SAFe, such as Scrum Master, DevOps, Product Management, etc.

Certification in AGILE/SAFe, such as Scrum Master, DevOps, Product Management, etc.

• Systems Approach to Training (SAT), Common Faculty Development - Developer Course, Instructional Design Basic Course (IDBC), Faculty Development Program-3 (FDP-3), or Advanced Training Developer Course (ATDC) certification

Systems Approach to Training (SAT), Common Faculty Development - Developer Course, Instructional Design Basic Course (IDBC), Faculty Development Program-3 (FDP-3), or Advanced Training Developer Course (ATDC) certification

• 4+ years working with military technical documents related to training development, training delivery, and integrated logistics support (ARs, Mil Specifications and Preferences, Technical Bulletins, IETMs, DIDs, etc.)

4+ years working with military technical documents related to training development, training delivery, and integrated logistics support (ARs, Mil Specifications and Preferences, Technical Bulletins, IETMs, DIDs, etc.)

• Experience in Advanced Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and/or Adobe Illustrator user Experience as a photographer Experience working with FSR/FSE teams Experience working with military technical documents related to training development, training delivery, and integrated logistics support Army Regulations, Military Specifications and Preferences, Technical Bulletins, Interactive Electronic Training Manuals, Data Item Descriptions, etc.)

Experience in

• Advanced Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and/or Adobe Illustrator user

Advanced Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and/or Adobe Illustrator user

• Experience as a photographer

Experience as a photographer

• Experience working with FSR/FSE teams

Experience working with FSR/FSE teams

• Experience working with military technical documents related to training development, training delivery, and integrated logistics support Army Regulations, Military Specifications and Preferences, Technical Bulletins, Interactive Electronic Training Manuals, Data Item Descriptions, etc.)

Experience working with military technical documents related to training development, training delivery, and integrated logistics support Army Regulations, Military Specifications and Preferences, Technical Bulletins, Interactive Electronic Training Manuals, Data Item Descriptions, etc.)