The Opportunity:
CACI is looking for an experienced Engineering Project Technical Writer / Editor to work with us in support of NASA and CACI in Houston, TX. This position supports the technical projects, business, and operations functions. CACI supports the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Engineering Directorate across a broad range of space vehicle systems and software technologies with the highest level of technical skills, financial systems, and cost control processes.
This position requires a motivated, capable person with strong verbal and written communication skills including technical editing experience, and with computer aptitude. The individual must have a strong customer service mindset, possess a positive team-player attitude, and be flexible and willing to take on any assignments and responsibilities as they arise.
Responsibilities:
- Compile and edit weekly, monthly, quarterly technical progress reports and documentation. Streamline approval review process,
- Coordinate report drafts from multiple managers into single documents,
- Develop understanding of engineering terminology, project tasks, issues, and challenges,
- Develop project documentation templates, standards, and guides for engineering project documentation, and assist technical workforce in following,
- Assist engineering staff in developing and editing customer technical reports to satisfy deliverables as well technical papers for conferences,
- Provide technical editing to engineering project teams for presentations, design documents, software delivery schedules, user’s guides, etc.,
- Provide technical writing consultation to engineers and scientists,
- Capture action items and meeting minutes,
- Plan and coordinate travel within government guidelines, process expense reports, and update travel log,
- Interface with job interview candidates to arrange interviews and prepare interview agendas. Work with technical leads to coordinate interviews, feedback, and build candidate file,
- Manage calendars for multiple engineering calendars. Assist in scheduling and coordinating meetings,
- Assist management with maintaining award log and award requests,
- Support and help plan Houston team engagement and team building activities including All-Hands meetings, pancake breakfasts, Holiday Socials, food truck events, etc.
- Be proactive in identifying and completing tasks that need management or administrative attention,
- Utilize personal vehicle to travel between customer and company facilities to deliver documentation and coordinate between members of technical project team,
- Perform any assignment, as requested, by project leads or technical work force.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to facilitate access to USG facilities.
- Must have B.A. / B.S. with minimum of 3 years’ experience.
- Must be able to work in the CACI office 8:00 am to 4:30 pm during regular workdays, Monday through Friday.
- Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications, i.e., Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills mandatory.
- Must have experience in technical editing and writing.
- Positive, can-do attitude willing to take on any assignment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision.
- Must be highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic that is willing to do whatever the job requires in a dynamic environment.
- Must have well developed coordination and organization skills.
- Experience in NASA environment and / or supporting engineering projects.
- Experience with simultaneous support of multiple managers
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$67,800 - 142,200 USDSimilar Jobs
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