Technical Editor

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $45.5k - $82.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔏 Technical Writer

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Leidos

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1969

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Healthcare • Consulting • Logistics

Leidos is a leading systems integrator in science, technology, and engineering, providing solutions that transform and enable the missions of its customers. The company operates across various markets, including aviation, defense, energy, government, healthcare, intelligence, science, and space. Leidos is involved in AI, digital modernization, cyber operations, and integrated and mission software systems. With a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, Leidos also engages in charitable efforts and community enrichment programs. Additionally, it contributes to developing solutions for counter-unmanned aerial systems and electric vehicle infrastructure for military applications.

📋 Description

• Review, edit, format, and perform quality control of complex technical documents and deliverables • Review grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, readability, consistency, organization, and technical terminology while preserving technical intent and accuracy • Perform quality reviews across narrative text, tables, figures, appendices, references, acronyms, terminology, units of measure, numbering, and supporting data • Perform document-level QA/QC to identify inconsistencies, missing or conflicting information, formatting issues, and other potential errors before client submission • Apply client and project style guides, templates, formatting standards, and document control requirements • Coordinate with technical personnel to incorporate figures and supporting materials into final deliverables • Support electronic document production, compilation, and delivery • Manage multiple documents and priorities while meeting project schedules and submission deadlines • Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, project managers, technical specialists, and other project personnel

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, technical communication, communication, journalism, or a related discipline • Strong command of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and professional writing conventions • Ability to edit complex technical material for clarity and consistency without altering technical meaning • Working proficiency with Microsoft Word, including track changes, search capabilities, tables, cross-references, and document navigation • Working proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat • Strong attention to detail and a methodical, repeatable approach to quality control • Ability to manage multiple assignments, contributors, review cycles, and deadlines • Ability to work effectively with technical professionals and communicate editorial recommendations diplomatically and clearly • Willingness to learn and consistently apply established project procedures and document control practices • Ability to meet applicable government client and site access requirements • Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation • U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent residency is required • Preferred: Master’s degree in English, technical communication, communication, journalism, or a related discipline • Preferred: Experience with large, complex technical reports • Preferred: Experience with SharePoint or other electronic document management and collaboration systems • Preferred: Familiarity with environmental investigation and remediation terminology and regulatory programs such as RCRA, CERCLA, or NEPA • Preferred: Advanced Microsoft Word skills • Preferred: Academic coursework, internship, practicum, or student publication experience involving environmental, scientific, or engineering subject matter