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ANSER · 5 months ago

Technical Editor and Writers - General Consideration

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions, providing thought leadership through independent analysis. As a Technical Editor or Writer, you will develop, review, and refine technical documentation to communicate complex information clearly to various audiences.

ConsultingNational SecurityNon ProfitPublic SafetyRisk Management

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Write, edit, and format a wide range of technical documents including reports, manuals, briefings, white papers, proposals, and policy documents

Review content for clarity, grammar, consistency, and adherence to style guides and formatting standards

Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), analysts, and project teams to translate complex technical concepts into user-friendly content

Ensure all deliverables are accurate, professional, and aligned with organizational and client standards

Manage multiple editing and writing projects under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy

Maintain version control and documentation workflows using collaborative editing and document management tools

Apply plain language principles and follow federal writing guidelines when appropriate

Qualification

Document ManagementTechnical WritingMicrosoft Office SuiteStyle GuidesPlain Language PrinciplesSecurity ClearanceCollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

3+ years of experience writing or editing technical content, preferably in support of government, defense, or intelligence programs

Strong command of grammar, usage, and editing conventions, with an eye for detail

Experience working with style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, APA, or in-house templates)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant writing/editing tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, LaTeX, or XML-based editors)

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required depending on the position

Company

ANSER

In 1958 the Air Force needed a technically qualified unbiased organization that could rapidly provide analysis for identified and evolving mission requirements.

Founded in 1958

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees