Editor, Technical

Editor, Technical II

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of an Editor, Technical for a contract position in Columbia, SC. The opportunity will be 12 months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Review, edit, and develop proposal response content for:

RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, task orders

Federal, state, and commercial solicitations

Work on:

Cover letters

Resumes

Past performance

Technical & business volumes

Ensure compliance with:

CDS Writing Style Guide

Corporate standards

Solicitation requirements

Validate:

Technical terminology

Organizational names & acronyms

Own the technical editing process:

Ensure content is clear, complete, compliant, and customer-focused

Identify:

Gaps, risks, and content weaknesses

Recommend:

Strategic improvements to enhance proposal quality

Collaborate with:

Senior leadership

Cross-functional teams

SMEs (Subject Matter Experts)

Maintain and update:

Proposal content in SharePoint

Organizational charts & branding materials

Ensure all materials align with:

Corporate branding standards

Provide senior-level editorial guidance

Ensure content is:

Concise

Compelling

Customer-centric

Act as a liaison between:

Technical teams

Operations

Contracts teams

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in:

Computer Technology, English, Journalism, or related field

OR

4 years of relevant work experience

OR

2 years of relevant experience with an Associate's degree in:

Computer Science, IT, English, Journalism, or related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in:

Technical writing

Technical process standards development

Advanced skills in:

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Visible Thread

SharePoint

Beyond Compare Pro

Experienced Technical Writer / Proposal Writer

Strong background in government or commercial proposals

Expert in editing, compliance, and content structuring

Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and leadership

Preferred:

Intermediate skills in:

MS Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Project

Visio

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written communication & grammar

Ability to analyze and improve content quality

Strong collaboration and stakeholder management

Ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities

If this job is a match for your background, we would be honoured to receive your application!

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