What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer/Editor position at Advanced IT Concepts LLC?
Job Title: Technical Writer/Editor
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
Reports to: Program Manager
*Contingent on award*
Company Overview
Advanced IT Concepts (AITC) is a rapidly growing engineering and technology services company specializing in systems engineering and integration, test and training systems support, range instrumentation and modernization, enterprise IT services, and mission-focused professional services. We support Department of Defense and federal government customers with expertise in live-fire and training range systems, network and communications infrastructure, systems lifecycle engineering, audiovisual and simulation systems, cybersecurity, program and project management, and global field service and sustainment. Our team provides end-to-end solutions spanning system design, integration, deployment, sustainment, and lifecycle modernization to ensure mission readiness for complex training and operational environments.
Advanced IT is an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, operating under a disciplined quality management framework that ensures consistent delivery, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. All employees are trained in and required to adhere to Advanced IT’s established quality standards, policies, and procedures to ensure reliable, compliant, and high-quality performance across all programs and projects.
Position Summary
Provide technical writing and editing support for information technology and scientific communications efforts. This role assists with developing, formatting, and improving customer-facing deliverables in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and organizational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in collecting and organizing information required for preparation of technical documents, white papers, user’s manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.
- Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, technical documents, white papers, user’s manuals, special reports, and other customer deliverables.
- Apply consistent formatting using common word processing and document production tools.
- Write, rewrite, and edit reports, articles, and software documentation for information technology systems, ensuring compliance with DoD regulations and supporting new releases of technical material.
- Apply audio/visual (A/V) communications techniques to scientific subject matter, as required (e.g., narration scripts, slide content, visual storyboards).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2 years of experience in journalism or a related field involving written communications.
- Top Secret Clearance
- 3 years of specialized experience in information technology documentation.
- Demonstrated expertise with formatting tools in common word processing applications.
- Proficiency in writing, rewriting, and editing technical content for IT systems in accordance with DoD regulations and standards.
- Ability to communicate complex technical/scientific topics clearly to varied audiences.
Preferred Skills
- Experience producing deliverables such as user guides, installation guides, training materials, and proposals on technical programs.
- Familiarity with document configuration control and editorial style guides.
- Ability to translate SME inputs into clear, well-structured content; strong interviewing and requirements-gathering skills.
- Experience collaborating with engineers, developers, and program stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
- Comfort developing A/V support content (e.g., slide decks, scripts, speaker notes) aligned to technical messaging.
Deliverables Supported
Technical documents, white papers, functional descriptions, system specifications, user’s manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, special reports, and other customer deliverables.
Compensation
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience, expertise, education, and potential. All hired individuals are eligible to participate in a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.
Advanced IT provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Advanced IT, will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose compensation information.