Technical Writer / Editor

Technical Writer / Editor

ProSidian seeks a Technical Writer/Editor to support the Meeting Facilitation and Coordination services for the ongoing development and implementation of the Missouri River Recovery Program (MRRP). The selected candidate will work alongside the Group Meeting Coordinator / Facilitator team whose services include: structured decision-making (SDM) expertise and guidance in the collaboration with The Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) and the updating and implementation of the MRRP's Science and Adaptive Management Plan (SAMP) for the piping plover and pallid sturgeon on the Missouri River.

Structured Decision Making (SDM) is an approach for careful and organized analysis of natural resource management decisions. Based in decision theory and risk analysis, SDM encompasses a simple set of concepts and helpful steps, rather than a rigidly-prescribed approach for problem solving. The core SDM concepts and steps to better decision making are useful across all types of decisions: from individuals making minor or personal decisions to complex public sector decisions involving multiple decision makers, scientists and other stakeholders.

How does SDM relate to Adaptive Management (ARM)? For those decisions that are iterated over time, actions taken early on may result in learning that improves management later, provided that an appropriate monitoring program is in place to provide the feedback. Adaptive management, then, is a special case of structured decision making for decisions that are iterated or linked over time.

Technical Writer/Editor Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and The Technical Writer/Editor Writer shall perform work involving:

• Business proposals, reports, user manuals, briefings and presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications, guidelines, special reports, and other project deliverables to meet contract requirements.
• Develop outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical specialists and project management ensuring that final documents meet applicable contract requirements and regulations.
• Research and gather technical and background information for inclusion in project documentation and deliverables.
• Consult relevant information sources, including library resources, technical and financial documents, and client and project personnel, to obtain background information, and verify pertinent guidelines and regulations governing project deliverables.

The ideal candidate for the Technical Writer / Editor position will support these services following Support Swim Lanes:

Task 1 – Facilitation of 6 total In-person virtual MRRIC and Adaptive Management (AM) Meetings / Workshops including

• 2 AM Workshops (April 2023 and 2024)
• MRRIC Plenary Meetings (July & November 2023 and 2024.

Task 2 – Facilitation, planning, and participation of regular webinars and calls including

• HC Work Group and Joint Work Group Calls
• AM Team Calls
• AM Technical Team calls
• MRRIC Plenary
• Fall Science Webinar Meetings in 2023 and 2024

Task 3 – Research and development of annual AM Technical Team content

• Responsible for participating on the AM Team and for the HC topics of discussion
• Lead the ProSidian Engagement team to research and document the required content for MRRIC's Fall Science and AM Workshops
• Gather information from sources for preparation
• Utilization of decision analysis tools to integrate HC concerns envisioned in the Adaptive Management Plan
• Assist in conveying aspects to a relevant strategic plan

Task 4 - Strategic Decision Making (SDM) Processes

• Design, organize and facilitate workshop series' to engage tribes and stakeholders with USACE about issues of interest in implementation of the MRRP.
• Gather, Analyze, Present, and Explain information in virtual interactive workshop settings
• Facilitate and coordinate two parallel workshops regarding the Missouri River and Fort Peck Dam virtually involving agendas, approaches, meeting logistics, development of workshop content, decision analysis tool modification, data analysis, preparing presentations, workshop facilitation, and post-call meeting notes

Task 5 – Additional Tasks As Necessary

• Perform additional support on the above-mentioned tasks as necessary to support the MRRP implementation process

Qualifications

• Commensurate experience, education, and level of supervision and direction. BS/BA degree (or equivalent), related industry certifications, approximately 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Have a strong understanding of federal government business operations and work process.
• Support project teams and program managers and provide daily execution assigned work functions.
• Provide management support to collect, evaluate and test financial data for a number of recurring departmental processes and reviews. Must summarize issues and findings in a clear and logical manner.
• Have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Conduct periodic reconciliation reviews of external interfaces with various field offices in order to identify and correct data gaps, financial discrepancies and errors.
• Work with a variety of IT systems to provide multi-functional Enterprise Services Staff Support Services on behalf of Enterprise Services
• Provide acquisition support for all bureaus with functional areas include skill sets in information technology, financial management, human resources, program management, economic analysis, executive support and administrative support.
• Have advanced experience with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have strong presentation skills and be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing to support a myriad of standard services required across the Department

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

Benefits and Highlights

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following:

• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives
• Group Health Insurance Health Benefits: Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com‎) and Dental Plan (Ameritas -
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement. Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(