Senior Technical Writer / Editor

Job Summary Amentum is seeking a Senior Technical Writer/Editor for NSWCDD H30 systems engineering support to the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program development efforts. What you'll do: • Develop and edit technical documents, including reference manuals and product manuals. • Develop and edit procedural documents, such as user guides and manuals. • Determine and apply the type of publication that will best serve the project requirements. • Coordinate with engineers, programmers, and project managers to learn about specific products or processes. • Assess the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjusts tone and technical terms used to meet those needs and to ensure understanding. • Create or work with graphic designers to create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to assist readers in understanding a product or process. • Gather feedback from customers, designers, and manufacturers to improve technical documents. *Anticipated start date for this position is mid-August Minimum Requirements • Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship required • Active secret clearance • Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, or related field from an accredited university or college • Nine (9) years of job-related experience • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excellent writing and grammatical skills • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to present complex data in clear, concise text; meet deadlines and work independently • Ability to edit and proofread work of colleagues. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite