Principal Technical Editor/Writer 3

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Principal Technical Editor/Writer 3 for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• 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 program’s 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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• This position is at our Rancho Carmel facility in San Diego, CA. This position is fully onsite; remote work is not available.
• The selected candidate will support a wide array of tasks associated with the development and maintenance of technical publications for a large defense program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree is required.
School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:
9/80 workweek.

MISCELLANEOUS:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

Job Number: 219657
Job Location: San Diego, CA
Rate: Up to $80.44 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 09/02/2026

Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: LaVada Pulley
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: lpulley@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com

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