Overview

TECHNICAL WRITER/ EDITOR

(ATCDC): Bowhead is seeking an experienced Technical Writer/ Editor for our upcoming proposal effort to supervise technical documentation and editorial support for the Data Collection Support Services (DCSS) contract supporting the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) Aberdeen, MD. The Technical Writer/Editor is responsible for document quality, technical editing, report development, publication standards, and coordination with Government technical personnel. Responsibilities Serve as working leader for technical writers and editorial support personnel. Develop, review, edit, and standardize technical reports, manuals, procedures, briefs, and administrative documentation. Ensure accurate technical terminology, organization, clarity, consistency, and compliance with Government publication standards. Coordinate document development and review with Government test officers, technical specialists, and other stakeholders. Review work completed by other writers and identify required corrections before Government submission. Maintain document versions, review records, revisions, files, and technical information repositories. Incorporate technical graphics, photographs, diagrams, tables, and other supporting material into reports. Oversee document production, formatting, distribution, and timely completion of assigned reporting requirements. Support technical staff training and continuity of document-control practices. Use Government-authorized writing and editing tools, including approved AI platforms when required, subject to applicable security and verification requirements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Professional Writing, Communications, or another scientific discipline. Minimum six (6) years of technical writing experience supporting Department of Defense research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) programs. Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience. Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.

Preferred Experience:

Technical documentation for Army or Navy weapons, automotive, ordnance, or other developmental testing. Test reports, detailed test plans, incident reporting, and controlled technical records. Government publication standards, document repositories, and configuration control. Leadership of technical writers in a high-volume, deadline-driven test organization. Targeted salary range is $50.74/hour based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 10-25 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer. #LI-NA1 Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here . All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ . The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. Join our Talent Community! Join our Talent Community ( https://talentconnect.uicalaska.com/government-services/talentcommunity ) to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. Software Powered by ICIMS ( https://icims.help/candidate-faq )

ID 2026-26462

Category Technical Writing/Editing Location :

Location US-MD-Aberdeen SCA Hourly Rate USD $50.74/Hr. Minimum Clearance Required Secret Travel Requirement Less than 10%