Technical Writer/Editor

Posted Yesterday
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
31K-54K Hourly
Senior level
Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Produce clear, fact-based mission assurance assessment documentation for USAF installations. Consolidate technical inputs, interpret engineering information, produce reports for non-technical audiences, upload content to web tools, integrate graphics, and support pre-assessment, assessment, and post-assessment activities.
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Technical Writer/Editor to join our team! In this role you will get to perform integrated, multidisciplinary assessments that assess survivability of critical U.S. Air Force mission systems, infrastructures, and assets.

The Air Force Mission Assurance Assessment Team requires highly specialized technical, analytical, and investigative support services to develop and conduct comprehensive assessments of an Installation and/or Facility.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Shall support mission assurance assessment team requirements assessment reports, staffing, coordinating, and processing deliverable in accordance with MAA time line requirements.
  • The MA Technical Writer produces fact-based documents and reports with information about MAA products and services, and how they work.
  • The technical writer shall gain/maintain an understanding of MA products and/or applications and then design and write documentation to administratively support user requirements

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Familiar with mission assurance
  • 6 years experience in production and/or editing of technical documents to include specific experience in writing for non-technical audiences (relevant BS degree in science, math, information systems, or engineering can be substituted for up to two [2] years of experience only)
  • Experience providing Technical Writing support within Engineering teams
  • Experienced user of the latest release of Microsoft Office (or equivalent) products
  • Additionally, in accordance with any particular task, the candidate shall have a combination of the following skills:
  • Ability to consolidate technical inputs and analyses, and produce a logical, understandable document
  • Ability to read engineering drawings/specifications
  • Ability to interpret, absorb, and synthesize large quantities of engineering or technical information for non technical readers
  • Ability to upload content onto websites using COTS web authoring tools
  • Ability to integrate existing graphics into documents using various COTS tools
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with latest release of Microsoft Office
  • Understand the requirements of: 1) Pre-Assessment Phase activities (e.g., Mission Analysis and Pre-Site Survey (PSS) work); 2) Assessment Phase activities to include onsite vulnerability and risk assessments; and 3) Post-Assessment Phase activities (e.g., Post Analysis, Report Writing, and MAJCOM follow-up, etc.).
  • Must have an Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
  • Must be able to travel up to 25% per year.
  • Must have a valid US passport.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • 10 years’ experience providing Technical Writing support within System Engineering teams developing system vulnerability assessments and evaluations
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM related field

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $30.58 - $53.51

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

Skills Required

  • Familiar with mission assurance
  • 6 years experience producing and/or editing technical documents (BS in relevant field may substitute up to 2 years)
  • Experience providing technical writing support within engineering teams
  • Experienced user of latest release of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to consolidate technical inputs and analyses into a logical, understandable document
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
  • Ability to interpret, absorb, and synthesize large quantities of engineering or technical information for non-technical readers
  • Ability to upload content onto websites using COTS web authoring tools
  • Ability to integrate existing graphics into documents using various COTS tools
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of Pre-Assessment, Assessment, and Post-Assessment phase requirements
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Ability to travel up to 25% per year
  • Valid US passport
  • 10 years experience providing technical writing support within systems engineering teams (desired)
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM (desired)

Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.

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The Company
Centreville, VA
14,420 Employees
Year Founded: 1944

What We Do

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.

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