Sentinel - Technical Editor / Writer (A02/A03 Levels) - 18218

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Technical Writer / Technical Editor / Principal Technical Writer/Editor. This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Write, edit, and restructure complex technical publications (procedure manuals, user manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, IETMs, DIDs) to ensure accurate, clear communication of system design and operational information

• Acquire deep subject-matter knowledge by interviewing engineers and scientists, observing manufacturing and test activities, and reviewing engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and trade journals

• Develop mechanical and electrical procedures, including creation of illustrative content (drawings, schematics, flowcharts) and ensure alignment with applicable standards (MIL-STD-40051, S1000D, TO 00-5-1, etc.)

• Support configuration control and document-release processes, including version tracking, compliance with solicitation requirements, and coordination with configuration management and quality assurance teams

• Conduct comprehensive quality reviews and audits of all deliverables, applying industry best practices and ensuring adherence to DoD documentation standards and internal style guides

• Serve as a technical editor liaison with senior internal and external stakeholders (program managers, subcontractors) and support the organization on technical discussions and presentations

• Develop and maintain reusable document templates, style sheets, and publishing workflows (Arbortext, Quicksilver, JIRA/Confluence) to improve efficiency and consistency across the program

• Documenting system design changes, test results, and risk-mitigation actions in accordance with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) requirements

• Identify and propose solutions to complex documentation challenges, influencing program-level decisions and contributing to long-range program objectives

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either the A02 level or the Principal level (A-03 level)

Required for Both Levels:

• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and advanced publishing tools (Adobe FrameMaker, Acrobat, Illustrator)

• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical documentation that complies with DoD standards and complex engineering requirements

Technical Writer / Editor (A-02 level):

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university and 2 years of relevant experience, OR a Masters degree and 0 years of relevant experience.  An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree

Principal Technical Writer / Editor (A-03 level):

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant experience, OR a Masters degree and 3 years of relevant experience, OR a Ph.D. and 1 year of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

• Experience developing and maintaining technical manuals and IETMs using standards such as MIL-STD-40051, S1000D, and TO 00-5-1

• Proficiency with publishing and collaboration platforms (Arbortext, Quicksilver, JIRA, Confluence) and creation of document templates and style guides

• Experience with military technical documents related to training development, integrated logistics support, and technical bulletins (ARs, MIL-SPECs, DIDs)

• Knowledge of DoD industry practices (MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-3048, MIL-STD-1808) and ability to apply them to fairly complex professional tasks

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage  

• 401k  

• Educational Assistance  

• Life Insurance  

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions   

• Paid Time Off   

• Health & Wellness Resources   

• Employee Discounts  

https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.   

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

* This position is contingent upon contract award

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Primary Level Salary Range: $59,600.00 - $89,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.