Principal Technical Writer

Job description

**Job Description**
BAE Systems is seeking a Technical Writer for an exciting opportunity developing new capabilities for the Strategic Automated Command and Control System (SACCS) Acquisition and Sustainment Programs at Hill Air Force Base (AFB), Utah.

This position will be accountable to the Program Manager for tasks and will work both collaboratively and independently on assigned projects.

As the Technical Writer for the program, this person will write, edit, and review documentation and media, Test Plans and Procedures, Technical Orders, Time Compliant Technical Orders, Drawings, charts, and other technical data related to the program.

This position will directly support the SACCS Acquisition (SACCS-R) and SACCS Sustainment (SACCS-S) Programs.

Duties will include providing support to the government Program Managers and Engineer Leads on all aspects of program documentation.

This position will also be expected to assist in the regular Program Management Review briefs on the status of each assigned project assigned.

The ideal candidate must have experience developing training plans and material.

_Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status._

_This position is only located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah._
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**Why BAE Systems?** BAE Systems is the third largest defense contractor in the world with an exceptional, mission-focused culture.

The 1200 BAE Systems employees and sub-contractors located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah are aligned to the United States Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center as part of the Integration Support Contract (ISC), assisting the government customer with acquisition and technical sustainment engineering.

We support the Center in sustainment of the existing LGM-30 Minuteman III (MM III) weapon system and acquisition of its replacement, the LGM-35A Sentinel.

We are a valued mission partner delivering daily excellence and innovative solutions to our government customers.

BAE Systems has earned accolades as a Top Workplace in Utah based on employee feedback for four consecutive years, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees.

We work very hard to ensure this is a great place to work!

This is an incredible opportunity to join a high-performing team within a large defense company with an extraordinary, positive culture and mission focus.

In this position, you will provide direct support to existing and emerging national security critical weapon systems throughout engineering development, deployment and sustainment.

You will become a trusted mission partner to an innovative Air Force organization that will sustain, design, build, test and transition the world s safest, most secure, and effective existing and emerging ICBM programs.

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_Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status._
#ASFS

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ 7 years experience in technical writing/editing or equivalent combination of education and related/relevant work experience is required
+ Expert-level skills will Microsoft Word; strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
+ Demonstrated skills in technical writing and editing, document formatting, grammar and usage, form, organization of ideas, and technical communications
+ Demonstrated ability to pay attention to details
+ Ability to plan and prioritize tasks to successfully meet/exceed customer expectations
+ Knowledge of DoD industry practices (TO 00-5-1, MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-3048, MIL-STD-1808).

Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks
+ _Active US DoD Secret Security Clearance granted within the last 5 years_
+ Must be a US Citizen, possess the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
+ Must be able to travel up to 25%
+ Due to its special-access, classified working environment, this position is only located at Hill AFB, Utah, and may not always be conducive to telework schedules

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Experience with writing/editing DoD System Engineering protocol documentation through the DoD acquisitions lifecycle.
+ Familiarity with SACCS program and/or experience in networking, hardware, software and cybersecurity.
+ Familiarity with Security and Classifications (e.g., requirements, portion marking, and creation)

**Pay Information**
Full-Time Salary Range: $105254 - $178931

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures.

However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being.

Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance.

We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.

Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.

Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.

Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

**Principal Technical Writer**

**117259BR**

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