Technical Editor

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Technical Editor to support the IT program at a major national laboratory. We are looking for an exceptional technical editor to join our Technical Editing and Communications group, which provides multidisciplinary, full-service communications support for organizations and programs.

In this role, you will be embedded within a specific Laboratory organization to provide technical editing services to subject matter experts, managers, and leaders. You will edit existing technical material assist in document preparation. The successful candidate will be extremely detail-oriented, with initiative and the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and tight turnaround times.

• Responsible for a wide variety of internal and external communications activities, strategic and tactical, conceptual and deliverable. Attains measurable results and improves continuously.
• Contributes to the development of organization's goals and objectives.
• Works under limited direction; receives general instructions on new assignments. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met.
• Demonstrates good judgment.
• Determines approach to solutions, plans and schedules activities to accomplish objectives. 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as communications, journalism, English, or business) and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of a degree, additional relelvant experience may be applicable. 
• U.S. Citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q clearance.

• Technical Knowledge

  • Thorough knowledge of English grammar and punctuation, as well as extensive experience in technical editing and writing

     

  • Experience evaluating technical documents to determine the needed level and depth of edit based on multiple factors, including length, complexity, structure, and deadline

  • Experience performing a variety of levels of edit, ranging from basic copy to substantive editing, on highly specialized technical documents. You must also have the ability to learn and comprehend new technical concepts and terminology.

• Communication Skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication, problem solving, and customer service and interpersonal skills
•  Work Management and Customer Service
  • Ability to work on multiple, sometimes conflicting, deliverables and deadlines in a high-pressure work environment where priorities frequently shift. The ability to work effectively within a team and with a variety of technical personnel and managers is essential.
  • Ability to maintain professional and courteous interactions with team members, technical personnel both inside and outside the assigned organization, and a range of managers internal and external to the Laboratory
• Tools and Systems
  • Medium to advanced proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. A solid understanding of Word styles and templates and PowerPoint-specific formatting is also required.
• Must live within a 2-hour drive of Los Alamos, NM.
• This is a hybrid role requiring to be onsite 2-3 days per week.

Desired:

• Experience working with highly technical documents and procedures is a plus.
• Client-specific experience or experience working in a large, complex institution or company is desirable. Experience working on large, multi-agency technical programs is also desirable.
• Experience in handling sensitive and classified documents and communications would be advantageous.
• Active Q clearance

Notes:

Please submit a cover letter — applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Applicants will be asked to perform editing and formatting tests.

About Us: 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2024.It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law. #LI-KM1