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Overview Technical Writer/Editor (E30-1): Bowhead seeks a Technical Writer/Editor to join our team on a part-time basis in Dahlgren, Virginia supporting research and development efforts at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), E Department. The Technical Writer/Editor will work directly with the client completing technical writing and editing, managing and maintaining a collection of documents, and provide meeting support. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and be able to operate independently within the team. The candidate should also be able to support project management analysis and be familiar with procurement processes. Responsibilities Provide technical writing and editing support - able to edit technical documentation using proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Perform configuration management of documentation using approved guidelines. Provide document librarian-related tasking - managing and maintaining a collection of documents; collecting, classifying, and facilitating access to a vast array of government publications. Provide meeting support - scheduling, facilitating, preparing minutes, and recording and tracking action items. Understand project management concepts and processes for procurement of supplies and materials. Qualifications Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in English, Technical Writing, Communications, or a related field of study is preferred. Two (2) or more years of experience in technical writing to include editing, formatting, and performing configuration management of documentation using approved guidelines. Experience in meeting support to include scheduling, facilitating, preparing minutes, and recording and tracking action items. Experience in project management support evaluating if established goals, requirements, and objectives are met. Experience related to Gun Weapon Systems and/or Navy programs. Proficient in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Tools - Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel; working knowledge of MS Project. Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work independently as part of a team and perform tasks with minimal supervision. Able to interact effectively with peers, co workers, customers, and leadership. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 15 to 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 REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

CALIBRE Systems, Inc., an Employee-Owned mission-focused solutions and Digital Transformation company, is seeking a full time Editor located in Fort Eustis, VA to work as part of a Curriculum Development Team to provide support to the Training and Doctrine Command, Center for Initial Military Training (USACIMT), Prevention Force Modernization Proponent for the purpose of increasing the physical and psychological health, resilience, and performance of Soldiers, Families, and Department of the Army Civilians, Department of the Defense Personnel, Contractors supporting R2 Programs and, United States Government Agencies, and Allied Forces. Tasks include: Collaborate with personnel during the curriculum development process, ensuring that all written training and education material developed follows English writing and Army standards. Ensure that written material clearly communicates ideas to target audiences; that content agrees with applicable orders, directives, guidance, and source documents; does not violate copyright law; and that document properties support electronic publication. Provide expertise in print and digital publication of training and education material. Support the production of briefs, articles, information products, and material communicated to Army and external stakeholders. Required Skills U.S. Citizen Must have passed a NAC-I background check. Must be able to travel CONUS and OCONUS Experience with all Microsoft Office Products required Experience Five years of experience in editing learning material Five years of experience working with the military as a military member, civilian or contractor. Required Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English or a related field from an accredited institution.