Technical Writer/Editor

Technical Writer/Editor

ProSidian Consulting seeks a Technical Editor/Writer to join our team. The position provides an opportunity to draft key business documents that support management and operations consulting business development and other internal initiatives. The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams to compose and revise business materials for ProSidian and its engagement teams. In addition to receiving a competitive salary, the Technical Editor/Writer will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. The selected candidate will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
Responsibilities for this position include gathering, analyzing, translating, and composing technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and nontechnical personnel. The Technical Editor/Writer will compose technical documents including user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, client content, thought leadership, publications, and reports. They will also edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user's manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents. The role involves conducting research and ensuring the use of proper technical terminology, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on the development of documentation, and maintaining documentation security, back up, and accessibility.
Key responsibilities include researching, organizing, writing, editing, and producing technical data for major proposal, client content, thought leadership, and publication projects. The Technical Editor/Writer will organize material and write descriptive copy according to standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology. They may participate in the establishment of style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations, write and restructure/rewrite/edit proposal sections, resumes, and past performance references, conceptualize graphics, prepare tables and focus boxes, brainstorm and help in outlining proposal sections, provide light, moderate, and in-depth editing and proofreading of proposal or other document sections and graphics, and oversee the development of an acronyms list.
The Technical Editor/Writer will plan, outline, and draft technical manuals and other proposal, client content, thought leadership, and publications that relate to ProSidian Consulting services and solutions. They will acquire and organize basic source material, including applicable specifications, technical write-ups, and drawings. As part of this process, ProSidian team members will work to research and interpret schematics, design technical specifications, create/leverage/retool collateral, and design diagrams.
Additional requirements include exercising creative thinking and ideation to advance our business performance, demonstrating a strong ability to draft and edit business documents, ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email, and face to face. Some travel may be required. The Technical Writer/Editor must have a bachelor's degree in a related specialty or the equivalent, and four to six years of related (technical writing/editing) experience. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Experience with Microsoft Office applications is also required. Normal demands associated with an office environment as well as normal demands associated with working remotely are expected.
ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.