Secret-Cleared Senior Technical Writer

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Senior Level Technical Writer to support the U.S. Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), Surface Advanced Warfighting School (SAWS) in San Diego, CA.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Senior Level Technical Writer at Terrestris do?

As the Senior Level Technical Writer will provide expert-level documentation and editorial support to the Surface Advanced Warfighting School (SAWS) by developing, refining, and maintaining high-quality written materials that support advanced naval training, tactical development, and doctrine refinement for surface warfare operations. You will collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), instructors, and leadership to translate complex warfighting concepts and strategies into clear, concise, and mission-focused documentation.

What does a typical day look like for the Senior Level Technical Writer?

You will:

· Provide updates to include review, update, and development of Tactical Memorandum (TACMEMO), Tactical Bulletins (TACBUL), Tactical Notes (TACNOTE), Tactical Advisory Messages (TAMs) and Fleet Advisory Messages (FAMs).

· Review, update, and, when required, provide input on Joint Publications (JPs), Navy Warfare Publications (NWPs), and Navy Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (NTTP), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Concept of Employment (CONEMP), and other Requirement documents in accordance with listed references; to include Navy Tactical Reference Publications (NTRP) in accordance with listed references.

· Monitor the progress of publication projects through all phases of publication (as applicable) including: Front End Analysis (FEA), content creation, editing, approval, and distribution in the publication project database.

· Research information from ships’ battle bills, naval messages, combat system/equipment configuration manuals, validated and approved tactics, as well as data provided by technical specialists and validated fleet review comments to ensure they are compliant with existing directives and are consistent and clear.

· Write and/or edit each publication that is presented for review/update for its intended audience, including rewriting text to ensure tactical/technical information is clear, correct, and succinct, and classification markings are in accordance with prescribed guidelines, ensuring the author’s meaning and intent are preserved while following writing and editorial policies, practices, and procedures established by the N5 Directorate, and NRTP 1-01.

· Provide recommendations on the most effective method of presentation (e.g., figures, tables, and listings) as part of the review/editing process.

· Use your knowledge and experience in the applicable warfare area to develop and clarify content with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), to include Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTIs), and other stakeholders as appropriate.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

· Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently without sponsorship.

· An Active Secret Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

· A Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or related field.

· A Minimum of (5) years of recent experience developing high quality graphics for presentations.

· A Minimum of (5) years of recent proficiency with Adobe software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, and Premiere or equivalent computer programs.

· A Minimum of (5) years of recent experience, either teaching or developing BMD or IAMD related doctrine or tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP).

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to both technical and non-technical audiences.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and content management systems.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person