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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Tech Doc Spec Sr - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Text Processing, Technical Data Management Systems, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Arbortext, Information Technology - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usa4220f54897f40a8abd86c83c00ffaa9/eaa ## About the Role Education and years of related/relevant work experience required: Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or Computer Science, preferred, and at least 4 years of related/relevant work experience or equivalent education and years of related/relevant work experience. Additional skills/experience required: * Exceptional attention to detail and an eye for formatting inconsistencies * Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as outstanding strong proofreading and formatting skills * Familiar with producing structured electronic manuals in XML in compliance per Navy approved DTDs * Ability to edit professional documents for content, sentence tense continuity, and adherence to establish DoD correspondence manual and MIL-Standards * Has the ability to perform documentation coordination and production activities within tight deadlines concentrating on attention to detail and accuracy of document content, including configuration control of the documents * Has strong interpersonal skills: able to collaborate with all staff levels and across all program areas to produce timely, high-quality documentation * Has flexibility in dealing with changing priorities * Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Must be able to lift 40 pounds, * Essential knowledge and experience proofreading/editing, that includes grammar skills * Knowledgeable or has Continue Process Improvement experience * Ability to apply knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, policies, and procedures is a plus * Familiar with Controlled Unclassified Information (e.g., requirements, portion markings, and creation) * Experience in documentation/word processing systems (e.g., Microsoft, Arbortext, Vulcan, Quicksilver etc.) * Experience creating and updating U.S. Navy instructions, manuals, notices, or change transmittals * Experience creating or manipulating graphic files, Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience Job Category ## Description BAE Systems is seeking a Strategic Weapons System Standard Maintenance Procedure (SMP) Technical Writer/Editor. As a Technical Editor, you will make key contributions to the Documentation Enterprise team in support of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). You will perform a variety of tasks related to producing and editing technical documents and technical procedure manuals such as: Strategic Systems Program Ordnance Pamphlets, Ordnance Documents, Corrective Maintenance Procedures, and related documentation to include but not limited to, governing documents, correspondence, document technical specifications and work instruction. Accuracy, integrity, subject matter expertise, and the ability to work well independently and with others are important traits we expect the successful candidate to possess and demonstrate. This position is responsible for working closely with Subject Matter Experts, Technologists, and other Technical Editors to support the creation of technical data, responsible for accurately editing Department of Navy Technical Manuals, both content format and structure, perform externally submitted data quality checks and maintain data integrity. Coordinate document production and distribution schedules, timely distribute replacement documents and conduct quality checks. Demonstrate competence to decipher redlines (changes) on technical procedures and drawings made by contractor partners or other team members, proofreading material for content structure, document format, spelling, and punctuation. Communicate with team members to ensure accuracy and completeness of technical data recommending changes to internal processes and procedures. Willingness to contribute skill expertise to other related duties as requested or assigned. About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program's inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy. As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team. BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc. BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe. 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