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About the Role

The Technical Writer/Editor II revises and writes standardized material for technical and administrative publications supporting the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) Corporate Business and Analysis Group (CBA) and associated organizations. This role involves preparing various documents, ensuring clarity, conciseness, and adherence to standards, with all final products submitted to the Government for approval.

Responsibilities

Prepare technical reports, test plans, yellow sheets, reports of test results, technical memoranda, deficiency reports, message reports, and quick response reports from drafts.
Revise or write standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.
Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Produce documents in rough or final draft, ensuring final documents meet applicable instructions.
Meet established turnaround standards of 30 typed pages per day for routine documents.
Accommodate variable turnaround times for urgent documents.
May draft speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases.
Perform proofreading, composition, and layout for official formal technical publications, informal publications, administrative publications, proposals, and manuscripts.
Provide recommended final products to the Government for final actions and approvals.
Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
Receive technical information from a supervisor or senior writer; reference notes or manuals.
Observe production, developmental, or experimental activities to expand or verify provided operating procedures and details.
Access manufacturers’ catalogs, drawings, blueprints, sketches, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedures, and production sequence and detail.
Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
Assist in laying out material for publication.
Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.
Handle all materials at the appropriate classification level; access to Secret-level information is required.
Handle all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with DoDI 5200.48.
Comply with OPSEC requirements outlined in the DD Form 254 and applicable DoD and DON directives.
Adhere to public release requirements.
Follow applicable records management and correspondence standards, including NAVAIRINST 5216.1L and SECNAV M-5210.1.
Prepare documents compatible with the Government IT environment, including Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016 or greater, and Microsoft 365.
Support the Monthly Progress and Financial Status Report (CDRL A001) by providing relevant activity data.
Attend meetings at classification levels up to Secret as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrated mid-level (Level II) experience in technical writing and editing.
Experience preparing technical and administrative publications from drafts, notes, or source material.
Experience producing reports, manuals, test plans, technical memoranda, and similar documentation to established style and formatting standards.
Experience proofreading, composing, and laying out formal technical publications for distribution.
Active Secret clearance required at time of hire and must be maintained for the duration of contract performance.

Skills

Strong written communication skills with command of grammar, style, clarity, conciseness, and technical terminology.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016 or greater (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Microsoft 365.
Ability to apply contractor-developed templates and formats.
Ability to interpret source materials — catalogs, drawings, specifications, and product samples — and translate them into clear technical documentation.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to meet production turnaround standards.
Knowledge of CUI handling requirements (DoDI 5200.48).
Knowledge of OPSEC principles.
Knowledge of public release restrictions.
Knowledge of records management procedures.
Ability to work independently under contractor supervision.
Ability to receive technical direction from a supervisor or senior writer.

Location

NAWCWD

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Mid-level (Level II)

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent
Degree or coursework in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, or a related field is preferred

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life coverage
Disability coverage
Retirement savings with company match
Paid time off
Voluntary supplemental benefits
Employee assistance program
Educational assistance with tuition reimbursement

About the Company

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation–owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services.
DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a).
These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law.
We participate in E-Verify.
DDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Recruiting for assistance recruiting@ddc-dine.com