What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Editor position at West 4th Strategy?
Technical Editor
ROLE
We need an experienced Technical Editor at NAVSEA’s Safety and Regulatory Compliance Directorate (SEA 09) in support of the Navy Modernization (NM) Program. SEA 09P is responsible for developing and maintaining the Navy Modernization Process (NMP), policies, and supporting information systems that govern the planning, engineering, and execution of modernization across the surface fleet. This contract supports SEA 09P in advancing modernization process standardization, continuous improvement, and integration with the Navy’s digital engineering and IT systems. In this role, you will edit, prepare, and manage modernization documentation, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with SEA 09P editorial and configuration management standards. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED EDUCATION
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
TRAVEL
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need an experienced Technical Editor at NAVSEA’s Safety and Regulatory Compliance Directorate (SEA 09) in support of the Navy Modernization (NM) Program. SEA 09P is responsible for developing and maintaining the Navy Modernization Process (NMP), policies, and supporting information systems that govern the planning, engineering, and execution of modernization across the surface fleet. This contract supports SEA 09P in advancing modernization process standardization, continuous improvement, and integration with the Navy’s digital engineering and IT systems. In this role, you will edit, prepare, and manage modernization documentation, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with SEA 09P editorial and configuration management standards. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Edits and formats modernization process documentation, technical reports, and policy manuals
- Ensures compliance with Navy and SEA 09P editorial, formatting, and configuration standards
- Coordinates document reviews, tracks version control, and manages updates through configuration control processes
- Ensures consistency of terminology, style, and technical accuracy across modernization publications
- Prepares documentation for final Government submission and publication
- Supports preparation of presentations, training materials, and modernization user guides
- Maintains document libraries, indexes, and archival control in accordance with QMS standards
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Experience creating/editing technical materials, specializing in DoD 5000 process, Navy Modernization, and Change Management -OR-
- Specialized experience in ISO 9001 – Quality Management System (QMS) Principles and Practices and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level III Principles and Practices
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Master’s degree in Business, Operations, or a related discipline with 7 years of experience related to the required skills/experience above -OR-
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management or related discipline with 10 years of experience related to the required skills/experience above -OR-
- High School diploma with 15 years of experience related to the required skills/experience above
LOCATION
- Washington Navy Yard, DC 20226
CLEARANCE
- US Citizenship
CLIENT
- Naval Sea Systems Command Safety and Regulatory Compliance Directorate’s (NAVSEA 09)
TRAVEL
- No travel required.
WORK HOURS
- Full time = 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- W2 Classification
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits.
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
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