What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer (Technical Editor and Writer 3) position at HII?
Date: Jan 29, 2025
Location: Albuquerque, NM, New Mexico, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 22166
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $66,576.00 - $95,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid HI
This opportunity resides with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. From towers to processors, we design, develop, integrate and manage the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, exploitation and analysis for the Intelligence Community, the military services, geographic and functional combatant commands and DoD agencies.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Who We Are
HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a talented and passionate Technical Writer to join our team Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB). In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality, user-friendly technical documentation that supports the Department of Defense (DoD) Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation activities for one or more projects. You will work closely with engineers, project officers, and other stakeholders to gather information, understand complex technical concepts, and translate them into clear and concise assessment documentation. The technology assessments involve the study and review of a technology/concept and the delivery of impartial assessment services to support time-sensitive programmatic decisions. Each assessment is customized to the unique requirements of the respective clients and span a wide array of domains and systems.
What You Will Do
- Work independently, and as part of a team, in an environment that completes systems testing and evaluation against test specifications, requirements, and operational needs.
- Write and edit a wide range of technical documents, that include planning documents, observation documents, user manuals, technical reports, release notes, and technological assessments.
- Gather data from various sources and collaborate with a team of engineers, project managers, government personnel, and technical editors.
- Analyze complex technical information, covering a wide variety of topics (e.g. RF, cellular, cyber, and networking technologies) and translate that information into clear and concise language that is easily understood by a wide audience. Work closely with engineers and production managers to ensure that reports accurately reflect the executed test plan and data.
- Produce documents in accordance with organizational standards and style guides, and suggest improvements to those standards, as required.
- Review and revise content written by others for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
- Gather customer feedback on work products to improve effectiveness.
- Staying abreast of the latest best practices in technical writing.
- Manage and maintain a production library of electronic documents across multiple systems – both classified and unclassified.
- Ensure reports are consistently published and submitted per project schedule.
What We Are Looking For
- 6 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; 4 years of relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 10 years relevant experience with High School Diploma/equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in the English language.
- Proficiency with desktop publishing software such as Adobe products and Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to manage time and effort across multiple simultaneous projects.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCI.
Preferred: Bonus Points For...
- 5 years of demonstrated experience in the field and industry.
- Experience with Government writing focused on a Senior-Leader audience.
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance with active SCI.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or English.
- Proficiency with applying principles of style guides, such as the Government Publishing Office (GPO) and Department of Defense (DoD) Issuance Style Guide.
- Experience in DoD Knowledge Management activities.
- Experience in DoD Test and Evaluation and Rapid Assessments.
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Physical Requirements
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
Salary : $66,576 - $95,000
