Technical Editor (Journeyman)

Roles/Responsibilities

• Edit and review technical documents, including test plans, test reports, evaluation summaries, briefings, and supporting materials for clarity, grammar, formatting, and consistency
• Ensure all documentation complies with applicable government style guides, templates, and publication standards
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, analysts, and program personnel to understand technical content and ensure accurate representation in written materials
• Standardize terminology, formatting, and document structure across deliverables
• Support development and maintenance of document templates, style guides, and editorial standards
• Assist in preparing executive-level briefings and presentation materials
• Verify accuracy of data presentation, tables, figures, and references within technical documents
• Perform quality assurance reviews of deliverables prior to submission to government stakeholders
• Manage document version control, configuration management, and document tracking processes
• Ensure timely completion and delivery of documentation products in accordance with contract schedules
• Support coordination of document reviews, comment adjudication, and revision cycles
• Maintain compliance with security requirements, including proper handling of classified and sensitive information

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• 3 or more years of relevant professional experience in technical editing, technical writing, or documentation support
• Experience supporting operational test and evaluation (OT&E) activities within AFOTEC or similar test organizations
• Familiarity with fighter aircraft systems (e.g., F-35, F-16, F-15, F-22) and air combat operations
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings and reports
• Experience working in classified environments or handling sensitive information
• Familiarity with the following tools and technologies: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); document management and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint or equivalent); version control and document tracking systems; and style guide and formatting tools
• Experience editing and reviewing technical documentation for clarity, accuracy, and compliance with established standards
• Experience working with technical subject matter and translating complex information into clear written content
• Experience applying style guides, templates, and formatting standards
• Experience supporting document development, review cycles, and configuration management processes
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams supporting technical or operational programs

Security Clearance

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