Technical Editor

Core Services Group

Technical Editor

Norfolk, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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