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Technical Editor & Writer III
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
DPP is seeking a Technical Editor & Writer III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry.
Work location: Onsite in San Diego CA
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 Contract
Work authorization: US Citizen; must hold a current/active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance
Position Description:
Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-01073).
DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D
Work location: Onsite in San Diego CA
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 Contract
Work authorization: US Citizen; must hold a current/active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance
Position Description:
- The Technical Editor & Writer III will support a wide array of tasks associated with the development and maintenance of technical publications for a large defense program.
- Editing plans technical reports test procedures statements of work user manuals operation manuals requirement specifications validation documents and proposal volumes.
- Working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure clear and accurate technical documentation.
- Collaborating with Configuration Management and Quality Mission Assurance for document publication and delivery.
- Capturing meeting minutes and action items for technical exchange meetings (TEMs) and design reviews.
- Bachelors degree with 5 years of related experience;
- OR a Masters degree with 3 years of related experience;
- OR a PhD with 1 year of related experience.
- Current DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
- Experience developing and maintaining program plans and process documents and experience working with SMEs to improve and clarify technical documentation.
- Excellent technical writing and editing skills with a focus on accuracy and consistency of both technical information and documentation layout.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel Visio and SharePoint plus Adobe Acrobat.
- Well-organized detailed-oriented self-starter who enjoys challenges and works well in teams and independently.
- Exceptional organizational skills to include the ability to multitask; must be focused on programs documentation requirements and deadlines.
- Outstanding communication interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management as well as the customer.
- Understanding of contractual requirements SOWs and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) and Configuration Management processes.
- Understanding of program Security Classification Guides (SCGs) to determine document portion markings.
- Proposal experience such as authoring Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and editing Technical Volumes.
- Experience using Agile framework and Jira best practices.
Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-01073).
DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D
