
Technical Editor
Bethesda, MDJob$65–115K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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KBR is seeking a Technical Editor for its Mission Technology Solutions business, which is planned to spin off as Trinzic. The role edits and maintains program and technical documents, collaborates with authors and subject matter experts, and performs document-administration tasks. The position is on-site in Landover, Maryland, and requires an active TS/SCI clearance. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, though four years of relevant experience may substitute.
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Technical Editor
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
KBR is seeking a Technical Editor.
Responsibilities:
The qualified candidate will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated. This position also includes document administrative responsibilities. Key responsibilities include:
Technical Editor:
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Edit documents to ensure compliance with style, design, layout, specification, and grammar and spelling requirements
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Edit, format, and maintain documents including, but not limited to program plans, software release notes, system test reports, procedures, design documentation, requirements, user manuals, training materials
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Collaborate with authors, assigned stakeholders, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gain better understanding of subject matter
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Conduct quality review of materials and provide peer review of program documents
Document Administrator:
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Organize and maintain a comprehensive filing system for all documents to be readily available for fast retrieval
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Process and log Incoming Correspondence as required
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Add training records and certifications to user records in the Contractor Position Roster List (CPRL)
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Ensure timely distribution of reports listing the latest revision level documentation to the appropriate stakeholders for review and ensure that obsolete documentation is archived and/or removed from distribution
Work Environment:
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Location: On-Site – Landover, Maryland
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Travel Requirements: Minimal
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Working Hours: Standard
Minimum Qualifications:
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An active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance.
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A Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related discipline is required, 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
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Knowledge of MS Office Suite with proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Skills must include ability to create and modify styles, forms, and templates
Basic Compensation: $65,000-$115,000(This range is for Maryland only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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