Applied Optimization (AO) Job Description
Job Title: Technical Editor Reports to: Technical Editor FT
FLSA Status: Part-Time (Non-Exempt) Department: Technical Deliverables
Position Objective:
This is a challenging position with direct hands-on responsibilities for the support and coordination of developing, completing, and delivering company reports, proposals, and documents in collaboration with scientific/engineering personnel
This position includes training and assisting scientific/engineering personnel in all areas of technical writing, editing, and document development
Meticulous, detail-oriented individual who brings consistent quality and reliability to the development and delivery of company reports, proposals, and documents
Essential Functions:
Assist in collaborating with company technical personnel to produce high-quality, timely, accurate and complete technical proposals, reports, manuals, policies, recruiting and marketing materials and documents
Help guide the technical writing process at AO from document planning to finalization and delivery
Organize and communicate document requirements and internal and external deadlines for document completion to writing team; keep team updated on status toward meeting requirements and deadlines
Provide technical writing support in areas such as, but not limited to, purpose and audience; sentence, paragraph and report structure; grammar and usage; and document formatting
Help create technical writing guidelines, procedures, report-specific checklists and additional resources for use by science/engineering personnel
Actively contribute to help improve the writing process
Ensure accuracy and follow documentation procedures for all work; maintain notebook of daily activities and provide weekly report of work
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher related to the field of English or technical/professional writing with a superior academic record
Attention to detail and effective time and schedule management skills
Effective organizing, planning, and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt within a small team to support evolving customer requirements
Ability to execute instructions and communication in written, oral, and diagram form
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce complex reports and correspondence and speak before a group of employees
Demonstrated strong writing, fact-gathering, and analytical skills
Basic computer and software skills including but not necessarily limited to Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, and Power Point); advanced Microsoft Word skills
Preferred Qualifications:
College cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.5 or higher
Previous experience in technical writing and/or editing
Citizenship/Security Clearance Requirements:
U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder
About Us: Applied Optimization is a growing organization located in Fairborn, OH. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary that is commensurate with qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Find out more about us at www.appliedo.com.
This job description is subject to change.