Technical Writer – Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Create and revise reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instructional books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.

• Enhance the work of writers and coordinate the activities of those preparing technical, scientific, medical, or other materials for publication.

• Provide support for the Edifecs application suite and VA applications.

• Assist with the VA's transition to cloud services.

• Develop solutions for problems of moderate scope and complexity.

• Operate under general supervision and have work reviewed for soundness, adequacy, and accuracy.

• Contribute to organizational projects and objectives.

• Represent the organization on specific projects.

• Collaborate with both internal company members and external contacts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and ten (10) or more years of relevant experience; an additional eight (8) years of relevant experience may be substituted for education.

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related scientific/technical discipline is required.

• Experience in large, regulated enterprises or federal environments is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Edifecs is a plus.

• Proven experience in developing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation, reports, manuals, procedures, process guides, proposals, and other business or technical publications.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with remarkable attention to detail, grammar, style, and document quality.

• Capability to translate complex technical, operational, or business information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.

• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts, program managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to gather and validate information.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint) and document collaboration tools.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.

• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment in prioritizing tasks and resolving issues.

• Experience in editing and coordinating the work of multiple writers or contributors.

• Knowledge of technical publication standards, document control processes, and style guides.

• Experience supporting proposal development, government contracting, defense, engineering, technology, or professional services organizations.

• Familiarity with content management systems, document repositories, and workflow tools.

• Background in developing process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, or user guides.

• Proficiency in document layout and publishing tools such as Microsoft Office products like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, or similar applications.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and representing an organization during customer or stakeholder interactions.

• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong customer-service orientation.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

• Commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality outputs.

• US Citizenship with the capability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plans with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Paid time off and holidays.