Technical Editor
ManTech
**MANTECH** seeks a motivated, mission- and customer-oriented **Technical Editor, Writer** to join our team in the **Lexington Park, MD** , area.
**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:**
+ Developing/updating technical documentations in extensible Markup Language (XML) using Arbortext Editor authoring software, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Pro
+ Ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and/or specifications, i.e., MIL-STD-38784, military aircraft technical manual style guides, and GPO Style Manual; this includes incorporating changes in document sections, formatting, autobook marking, creating hyperlinks, linking captions, creating tables, creating citations, searching and replacing styles and special characters, indexing, and similar automated functions
+ Ensuring technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications, and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style
+ Experience with graphic resolution for insertion into documentation
+ Ensuring written files and information are kept up to date and stored in accordance with procedures
+ Performing technical writing assignments with minimal direct supervision
+ Developing materials that may not have prescribed standards (e.g., creating style sheets)
+ Interviewing production and engineering personnel to develop the understanding required to perform technical writing assignments
+ Reviewing written materials and recommending revisions or changes in scope, format, and content
+ Rewriting technical information for clarity
+ Participating in developing and writing a variety of technical reports, software user manuals, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses
+ Coordinating- the display of graphics in the production/publication of the document
+ Using provided training and guidance to properly document classification markings
+ Managing document version control for frequently updated documents
+ Using online resources and collaborative environments in the production of documents
+ Maintaining a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation
+ Writing correspondence, such as cover letters, summarizing all recommended changes
+ Providing design support to ensure communications and collateral adhere to strict brand guidelines
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ 5+ years of related technical writing experience
+ 3+ years of experience with PTC Arbortext or XML editing software tools
+ Attention to detail with ability to accurately proofread and perform quality assurance on technical data
+ Strong organizational and time management skills; must be able to multitask, prioritize, and manage deadlines
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Must be able to support frequent meetings and technical work onsite and offsite NAS Patuxent River
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ 3+ years of demonstrated experience directly related to military aircraft technical data products and manuals (NATOPS/NATIP)
+ Experience producing technical documents either in a program office, on a proposal team, or as a technical writer
+ Experience with built-in editors in collaborative software applications
+ Knowledge of S1000-D content management
**Clearance Requirement:**
+ Must have a Secret clearance to start.
**Physical Requirements:**
+ Tasking is primarily computer based. The person in this position must be able to operate and perform tasking on a PC.
+ Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, Customers, and management through email, phone, and other virtual communication methods (e.g. TEAMS, ZOOM).
ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.
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