Are you a Technical Editor looking to work with leading edge technologies! Then we have an opportunity to bring your technical understanding and experience to the development and delivery of various technical manuals in support of the US Navy and Royal Australian Air Force combat system upgrades to the P8A Maritime Patrol aircrew training simulation devices. This position has a hybrid work schedule (i.e. combination of virtual and onsite) at the discretion of the Program Manager in consultation with the Lead Logistics Engineer.

As the Technical Editor you will:

• Work with motivated and highly skilled professionals;
• Be part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company;
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP).
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan;
• Work with leading-edge technologies.

A week in the life of a Technical Editor:

• Support the integration of the content and generation of formatted technical publication contract deliverables (CDRLs) to include: System Interface Manual; Training System Support Document; Preventative Maintenance System Cards (PMCs); Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) manuals
• Review and understanding of the technical publication Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) and DD1423 requirements
• Plan, outline, develop and gather inputs from the American Systems team members providing the technical content;
• Generate technical documents based on provided inputs;
• Coordinate the internal review of the composed material;
• Support the preparation and facilitation of the Government directed Technical Manual Initial Guidance Conference (TMIGC) in accordance with the Technical Manual Contract Requirements (TMCR); and
• Support the preparation and facilitation of the In Process Reviews in accordance with the TMCR.

• Minimum of five (5) years of technical writing experience;
• Possess a SECRET or higher clearance or the ability to obtain one;
• Understand a simulation system and translate design document information to technical manuals
• Familiar with the generation and publication of 500 to 1000 page documents;
• Versed in illustration version control;
• Familiarity with DOD Technical documentation DIDs and their application to technical publication development;
• Experience in establishing templates based on the guidance contained in the DD1423s and TMCR;
• Familiar with CUI, ITAR, FAR Clauses, disclosures for distribution, destruction, foreign use and controlled information;

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100 locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary/hourly range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.