About the Role:
We are seeking a Technical Editor to join our team at Core Services Group in Norfolk, VA. As a Technical Editor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and clarity of technical documents, manuals, and reports. Join us in our mission to provide top-notch technical support services to our clients.
Responsibilities:
Review and edit technical documents for grammar, punctuation, and clarity
Ensure all documentation meets company standards and industry regulations
Collaborate with subject matter experts to clarify technical details
Manage document version control and updates
Contribute to the development of style guides and templates
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, or related field
Proven experience as a technical editor or similar role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills
Familiarity with technical terminology and documentation best practices
Should possess a specialized combination of writing and information skills and IOT&E documentation experience. Specifically:
Four years understanding of scientific methods involved in T&E in order to make necessary judgments concerning validity of documents and contents -Familiarity with the Navy's current technical reporting style and common formats used by the community to describe documentation and procedures
Four years knowledge of technical subject matter, and a demonstrated proficiency in researching, writing, editing and publishing technical reports, test plans, and documents. -Sound working knowledge of the principles and techniques of composition, illustration, layout and printing
Familiarity with OPTEVFOR formatting criteria, using standard proofreader’s marks when editing, and provide clear and concise guidance for required changes
Ability to analyze the technical aspects of an IOT&E report for adherence to sound engineering concepts and principles as well as ensuring that the conclusions recommendations of the report are technically sound and flow logically from the results.
Ability to evaluate test plans for validity and review test results for reliability adequacy.
Proficiency with electronic review and routing of Microsoft documents
Familiarity with the United States Government Printing Office Style Manual.
Security Clearance:
Minimum of Secret