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The Technical Editor implements and maintains editorial policies, standards, styles for the program.
Job Responsibility:
Ensures that documents are well-structured, concise, and adhere to industry and organization-specific standards
Collaborates with researchers and subject matter experts to gather information and conduct in-depth research for document creation
Receives text from technical staff and rewrites documentation in a clear and concise style
Reviews and edits documents for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to organizational guidelines
Follows procedures and formats, researches, edits, proofreads, rewrites and authenticates technical data for use in routine documents or sections of documents such as program deliverables including content displayed in courseware and complex media
Ensures content meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style
May rewrite short passages for greater clarity subject to author approval
Communicates with instructional design teams to resolve stylistic problems
Requirements:
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical colleagues and clients
Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
Previous experience writing documentation and procedural materials for multiple audiences
Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation
Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail
Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Proven ability to edit cogent yet persuasive scientific reports
Exceptional organization skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience