Tech Writer/Editor Sr
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Location: Rockville, MD 20850
Description:
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a well-rounded writer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. Accuracy, integrity, exceptional communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work well independently and with others are important traits and abilities we expect the successful candidate to possess and demonstrate.
The Tech Writer will work closely with Subject Matter Experts, Technologists, and other Technical Editors to support the creation of technical data in a format that has consistency across. Will also provide versatile written communication support related to program management, administration, and organizational communication. Will be asked to quickly learn new processes and provide instructions that are succinct and easy to understand. Will understand how to shape style and tone for audience-specific messages. Has the ability to review and edit documents produced by others for accuracy and readability. This individual will also manipulate and update graphics.
Required Skills and Education
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Preferred Skills and Education
About BAE Systems, Inc.
Our organization has continually supported the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) since the program's inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system, and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and the most survivable leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system are under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.
As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems, PLC, which some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.
BAE Systems is seeking a well-rounded writer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. Accuracy, integrity, exceptional communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work well independently and with others are important traits and abilities we expect the successful candidate to possess and demonstrate.
The Tech Writer will work closely with Subject Matter Experts, Technologists, and other Technical Editors to support the creation of technical data in a format that has consistency across. Will also provide versatile written communication support related to program management, administration, and organizational communication. Will be asked to quickly learn new processes and provide instructions that are succinct and easy to understand. Will understand how to shape style and tone for audience-specific messages. Has the ability to review and edit documents produced by others for accuracy and readability. This individual will also manipulate and update graphics.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's degree in communications, business, liberal arts, or related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Can manage multiple tasks in a day
- Strong interpersonal skills to successfully interact with diverse work teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Experience preparing remarks that will be delivered orally
- Can accurately capture spoken remarks to written form
- Familiar with graphic editing, e.g., Adobe (Illustrator, Acrobat)
- Ability to draw higher-level narrative from process/task-oriented documents
About BAE Systems, Inc.
Our organization has continually supported the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) since the program's inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system, and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and the most survivable leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system are under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.
As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems, PLC, which some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.