Technical Writer/Editor

Technical Writer/EditorProSidian 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:Gathers, analyzes, translates and composes technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and nontechnical personnel.Composes technical documents including, user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, client content, thought leadership, publications, and reports.Edits functional descriptions, system specifications, user's manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents.Conducts research and ensures the use of proper technical terminology.Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on the development of documentation.Assist in maintaining documentation, presentations, matrices, and other project related information in the normal upkeep of project.Maintains documentation security, back up, and accessibility.Key responsibilities include:Research Writing: Researches, organizes, writes, edits, and produces technical data for major proposal, client content, thought leadership, and publication projects.Collateral Development: Organizes material and writes descriptive copy according to standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.Illustration Creation: May participate in the establishment of style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations. May provide work leadership for lower level team members.Technical Writing: Writes and restructures/rewrites/edits proposal sections, resumes, and past performance references; conceptualizes graphics; and prepares tables and focus boxes.Proposal Support: Brainstorms and helps in outlining proposal sections that are compliant and written to obtain the highest possible evaluation score. Issues data calls and interviews subject matter experts to collect the right content.Technical Editing: Provides light, moderate, and in-depth editing and proofreading (copy edit) of proposal or other document sections and graphics to ensure consistency, clarity, completeness, conciseness, and correctness. Oversees 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. It is also their responsibility to edit and format these documents. These writers 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.Qualifications include:Exercise creative thinking and ideation to advance our business performance.Candidates should demonstrate 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. Details will be discussed with qualified candidates.Experience with Microsoft Office applicationsNormal demands associated with an office environment as well as normal demands associated with working remotely.Additional notes from HR: 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.