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Salary Breakdown

Editors

Average

$64,940

ANNUAL

$31.22

HOURLY

Entry Level

$36,890

ANNUAL

$17.73

HOURLY

Mid Level

$61,700

ANNUAL

$29.66

HOURLY

Expert Level

$98,790

ANNUAL

$47.50

HOURLY


Current Available & Projected Jobs

Editors

28

Current Available Jobs

1,370

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Communications and Media

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Administration and Management

KNOWLEDGE

Administrative

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Writing

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

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Speaking

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

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Written Expression

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Oral Comprehension

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Oral Expression

ABILITY

Fluency of Ideas


Job Opportunities

Editors

  • Principal Technical Editor and Writer (Mechanical Technical Procedures)
    Northrop Grumman    Mesa, AZ 85213
     Posted 3 days    

    At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

    This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

    Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

    Join Northrop Grumman and be part of the team of professionals that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges. Northrop Grumman has an exciting opening for a Principal Technical Editor and Writer to join our team in Mesa, Arizona.

    *****NOTICE*****

    **This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.**

    **Responsibilities of this role:**

    + Writes rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively using Extensible Markup Language (XML) and adhering to an S1000D and MIL-STD-40051 specifications and instructions to various military customers.

    + Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.

    + Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.

    + Conducts quality review of materials.

    + Schedule - ability to work a 4/10 schedule (Mon-Thurs, 10-hour work days)

    This position requires on-site support. The selected candidate will need to be within commuting distance of Mesa, AZ, or be able to relocate.

    **Minimum qualifications:**

    + Must have 10 years of experience in writing/editing technical documents experience. Will consider a bachelor's degree with 6 years of writing/editing technical documents experience, or a master's degree with 4 years of experience.

    + Highly desired: 2-year vocational/technical training degree, plus 8 years of relevant experience in technical writing and editing

    + Mechanical technical procedure writing.

    + Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards

    + Knowledge of DoD industry practices (TO 00-5-1, Mil-STD-38784, MIL-STD-3048, Mil-STD-1808). Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks

    + Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and system description documents.

    + 5+ years' experience writing XML or SGML

    **Desired Qualifications:**

    + Preferred software experience: Raytheon EAGLE and EPS software, TeamCenter UA, QuickSilver (Interleaf) and Illustrations using NX and Adobe illustrator, MIL-STD-40051.

    + Experience with mechanical and electrical systems and sub-systems involving gears, clutches, solenoids and cams.

    **Salary Range:** $67,800 - $101,600

    The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

    Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

    The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

    Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Technical Writer
    Mitsubishi Chemical Group    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 3 days    

    **Technical Writer (1543)**

    + Title:Technical Writer

    + Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical America

    + Location:Remote

    + Employment Type:Full time

    Group Company:

    + Mitsubishi Chemical America

    **Mitsubishi Chemical America (MCA)** , one of 4 regional headquarters established by parent company Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, includes 20 group companies in North and South America. The formation of this regional headquarters on April 1, 2017 has provided the organization and infrastructure needed for us to realize synergies, within regions and globally, among the vast network of Mitsubishi Chemical companies. MCA and the group companies represent decades of knowledge and experience across numerous industrial and technological industries, with over 4,000 employees in 4 different countries.

    The origin of Mitsubishi goes back to 1870, when the founder, Yataro Iwasaki, started a shipping firm with three aging steamships. Yataro’s brother, son and nephew expanded the business into various fields during their respective terms as president and set the foundation of the Mitsubishi companies. After WWII, the original Mitsubishi organization was disbanded to become independent companies as they are today.

    Job Purpose

    The Marketing Technical Writer is responsible for creating comprehensive and user-friendly technical documentation, manuals, presentations, and guides that cater to Mitsubishi Chemical Group's global audience and stakeholders. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring that complex technical information is conveyed clearly and effectively on a global scale.

    Principal Accountabilities

    + Collaborate with subject matter experts across different regions to gather technical information and specifications.

    + Create technical documents, manuals, Sales presentations, user guides, and online help content that are tailored for a global audience.

    + Organize and structure content to ensure clarity and ease of understanding for users from various cultural backgrounds.

    + Ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established style guides for SMBG global documentation.

    + Edit and proofread technical documentation for grammar, spelling, and punctuation, considering language variations.

    + Create and update diagrams, illustrations, and charts to support technical content.

    + Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, regional marketing teams, and global and regional stakeholders to deliver technical documents and presentations on time.

    + Keep documentation up-to-date with product or service changes and improvements, reflecting global market dynamics.

    + Review and incorporate feedback from users, stakeholders, and quality assurance teams on a global scale.

    + Stay updated on industry standards and best practices for global technical writing.

    **\#LI-BT1**

    \#LI-REMOTE

    Knowledge / Skills / Experience

    + Bachelor's degree in technical writing, English, communications, or a related field.

    + 4-6 years of experience in technical writing or documentation with a global perspective.

    + Experience working with Engineers is required.

    + Proficiency in documentation tools and software that can accommodate multiple languages.

    + Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, including experience with international language variations.

    + Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise language suitable for a global audience.

    + Familiarity with various regions' specialty materials and chemicals and cultural nuances

    Pay Transparency

    + **The salary range for this position is $73,000 - $91,300. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.**

    + **Competitive Benefits**

    + **Benefits begin on DAY 1!**

    + **Employee Assistance Programs**

    + **Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees**

    EEO Statement

    Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

    Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Technical Writer
    Insight Global    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 3 days    

    Job Description

    We are looking to hire a Technical/Content writer for our client. This role asks that a candidate be hybrid in north Phoenix, 3 days a week onsite.

    This position has 2 main responsibilities:

    1. Polishing up technical documentation - Lots of Enterprise/Solutions Architects and Technical Leads are currently writing technical documentation but it's not easy to understand, since everyone has their own way of documenting. Also, sometimes technical people assume everyone has a certain level of technical knowledge and would understand their documentation, and that's not always the case. We need someone who can clean up this documentation to ensure that everyone in the company can not only read, but digest, the technical documentation coming out of this team.

    2. Abstract strategy documentation - We want a contractor who has an ability to understand abstract technical concepts, not at an in-depth level, but be able to join in on the conversations to help the Enterprise Architects to write enterprise strategy.

    a. Can sit in these discussion and can document the overall strategy

    b. This wouldn't require an in depth technical knowledge

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] .

    To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .

    Skills and Requirements

    -5+ years of experience in technical writing

    -A background in IT before writing - development, system administration, cloud, etc.

    -Local to Arizona null

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Technical Writer
    Actalent    Mesa, AZ 85213
     Posted 3 days    

    Description:

    We are looking to hire a Technical Writer to sit out of their Headquarters in Mesa. This is an important position and has some important duties and responsibilities to fulfill, with both short and long-term goals. To assist in developing and growing, the Technical Writer supports a broad range of crucial project functions from assisting in the bid and proposal process to working with teams to generate required project documents and contributing to marketing or business development objectives.

    This support begins in the bid proposal stage by providing technical editing, organizing, and writing expertise to fulfil requirements for Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) submissions. This support continues projects that is awarded by assisting subject matter experts and project personnel in preparing documents needed for the notice to proceed. This includes documents like Integrated Work Documents (IWDs), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Site-Specific Environmental Health and Safety Plans (SSHESP), and Work Instruction Procedures (WIPs). The Technical Writer will also be required to assist on-going projects in report writing and periodic document submission to satisfy client needs, this includes white papers, annual reports, and project completion reports. Further, the business development team will leverage the skills of the Technical Writer by requesting assistance in creating, editing, or formatting documents necessary for development or marketing. This assistance may include work to create or edit portions of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), revisions and formatting for resumes being sent to clients, or contributions to business proposals during their writing, review, or reevaluation. This position requires communication with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external.

    The job duties and key objectives to successful performance for the Technical Writer include, but are not limited to, the duties described below:

    • Format documents to reflects formatting standards and style for appeal and brand presentation.

    • Review various documents for technical accuracy including proper grammar, punctuation, tense, sentence structure, list construction, etc.

    • Ensure that documents are appropriately cross-referenced with necessary records and adequate citations.

    • Communicate with authors to ensure changes are presented clearly and accurately represent the material.

    • Record changes to project files and maintain appropriate document control during and after the revision process.

    • Support the identification of target business / bid opportunities and complete research on prospective bids and incumbents.

    • Read and understand the requirements of each bid opportunity and ensure that all appropriate components of the bid have been completed according to the requirements set out in the RFP or RFI.

    • Communicate with contract managers to clarify any questions we may have concerning bids, proposals, opportunities, or required documents.

    • Determine ideal information to capture for clients, potential clients, contacts, companies, and the pipeline.

    • Populate and maintain the CRM with contacts, clients, potential clients, companies, and the pipeline.

    • Determine which types of reports may be useful to our Management for strategic planning and prioritizing bid opportunities and frequency.

    • Customize, download, and distribute reports.

    • Use the Director of Business Development as a resource to help gain understanding of potential clients, current clients, and teaming partners.

    • Support the proposal / bid process. This includes responses to requests for quotes, requests for information, and requests for proposals.

    • Have an in-depth knowledge of business service lines and value proposition.

    • Develop polished, branded proposal / bid materials.

    • Ensure all deliverables are submitted on schedule and are internally and externally peer reviewed by the proposal team.

    • Ensure the peer review process is implemented and all deliverables are free of errors and accurately represent and its capabilities.

    • Document control related to all bids / proposals / RFIs

    (pre and post submission)

    • Document library content management related to bids / proposals and updating information as and when required.

    • When required, assist with data management needs for projects or business development objectives. This can include compiling data, organizing data, checking data, or analyzing data.

    • Provide technical editing and support for updating, managing, or modifying the company website.

    • Generate and modify content templates for various departments or for projects when needed.

    • Write project descriptions for completed or ongoing work. Descriptions may require interviewing key personnel or compiling information relevant to the process and execution of projects. This is done for both old and new projects.

    • Support the development and implementation of training programs and courses. This includes supporting curriculum formation, course content, as well as providing technical support for the presentation of training material.

    • Manage company website content including updating / modifying pages; updating or adding links including making sure the available capabilities statements and statements of qualifications are up to date; creating new pages, project descriptions, or news stories, then publishing them; tracking website traffic and engagement statistics; selecting media and other material for page presentation; updating the leadership page with descriptions, titles, or images; and troubleshoot website problems and field edits from various members of the company

    • All website work is done through the online application 'WordPress' with some support from our remote web developer.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications:

    • 2-3 years of tech writing experience.

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat.

    • Persuasive, goal-oriented with ability to self-motivate and motivate a team.

    • Attention to detail and providing high quality deliverables to internal and external clients.

    • Stakeholder management skills

    • Time management skills

    • Experience working to, and exceeding targets.

    Experience Level:

    Intermediate Level

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

    + Hiring diverse talent

    + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

    + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

    + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Technical Writer (Remote)
    GovCIO    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 4 days    

    **Overview**

    GovCIO is currently hiring for a Technical Writer to support the Department of Homeland Security. This position will be fully remote.

    **Responsibilities**

    GCIO is seeking a candidate for the position of Technical Writer / Communication Specialist to support a contract for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The Technical Writer will be responsible for development of multiple project-level communications artifacts, including stakeholder reports, SOPs, emails, and meeting minutes. The candidate will also assist in the development of strategies to obtain, organize, and disseminate information to project team members and key stakeholders through clear and effective communication channels.

    **Responsibilities**

    + Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail

    + Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures and translate them into process documentation

    + Support internal communications, like USCIS digital digest

    + Excellent written skills in English

    + Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Basic familiarity with the SDLC and software development

    + Research, write, edit and proofread complex technical data

    + Create, maintain and update manuals, procedures, specifications and other documents

    + Evaluate and recommend revisions to standards and guideline's

    + Provide writing, editing and design support to other team members Ability to review technical documentation for quality assurance

    + Ability to make documentation 508-compliant

    + Conduct communications gap analysis to determine strengths of current approaches and identify opportunities for improvement

    + Develop and maintain project-level communications processes, tools, and resources, leveraging best practices for communications across the portfolio

    + Assist in the enhancement of current communications strategies

    + Ensure all communications are in support of portfolio and project objectives and are consistent across delivery channels and stakeholders

    + Work in partnership with the customer communications teams to ensure branding and style guidelines are maintained

    + Leverage communications methods to identify trends throughout the communications lifecycle

    + Possess strong analytical skills required to proactively research information and begin compiling initial responses to ad-hoc data calls

    + Thorough ability to navigate MS PowerPoint, including shortcuts and animations

    + Understanding of information design and creative storytelling within a presentation format

    + Proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration with a team

    + Ability to find, create, and build graphics, such as icons (manipulate and retouch, as needed)

    + Experience in integrating multimedia elements using various software

    + Exceptional attention to detail and an eye for visual consistency and formatting, with emphasis on accuracy, speed, and quality

    **Qualifications**

    **Required Skills and Experience**

    + Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree

    + Years of Experienced Required: 2+ US Citizenship Ability to attain DHS Suitability (active suitability is a plus)

    + Excellent written and oral communication skills

    + Good decision-making and interpersonal skills

    + Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

    + Understanding of Agile and DevOps framework (desired)

    Clearance Required: Suitability/Public Trust

    **Company Overview**

    GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

    But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

    **We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

    Posted Pay Range

    The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

    **Posted Salary Range**

    USD $70,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.

    Submit a referral to this job (https://careers-govcio.icims.com/jobs/3254/technical-writer-%28remote%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834385473)

    **Location** _US-Remote_

    **ID** _2023-3254_

    **Category** _Technical Writing_

    **Position Type** _Full-Time_


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Technical Editor Advisor
    General Dynamics Information Technology    Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
     Posted 6 days    

    **Req ID:** RQ172980

    **Type of Requisition:** Regular

    **Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** Secret

    **Job Family:** Technical Documentation

    **Skills:**

    Leadership,Microsoft Office,Project Management,Technical Writing,Writing

    **Experience:**

    5 + years of related experience

    **US Citizenship Required:**

    Yes

    **Job Description:**

    Technical Editor Advisor

    Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Technical Editor Advisor supporting U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) located at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

    At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Technical Editor Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our Technical Editor Advisors join our team to lead the editing, creation, review, and update of technical documents for the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command located at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

    HOW A TECHNICAL EDITOR ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

    ● Lead the Research, preparation, and edit of technical documents

    ● Leads a team and document authors to deliver documents that include highly technical content yet comply with the Army Writing Style

    ● Supervise the drafting, writing, editing, proofreading of technical documents

    ● Ensure documents are in the correct format, are grammatically correct, contain proper

    capitalization, use of typefaces, numerals, compound words, spacing before and after dashes and

    symbols, and use of correct spelling and grammar. Table of contents agrees with heading in text, and

    page numbers are correct. Tables, figures, references, equations, and footnotes numbered and identified correctly, and references to other documents are accurate.

    ● Maintain electronic repository of document control, tracking/staffing control, modifications and

    trend analysis

    WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

    ● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

    ● Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience

    ● Required Technical Skills: Technical Writing Experience

    ● Security Clearance Level: Secret

    ● Required Skills and Abilities: communication, problem solving, record keeping, Database Maintenance, Timeline Management, Workload Report development

    ● Preferred Skills: Must be fluent with Microsoft Office 2007 and higher editions, MS WORD, MS EXCEL, MS POWERPOINT, MS OUTLOOK, MS PROJECT, Adobe Acrobat

    ● Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ

    GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

    ● 401K with company match

    ● Comprehensive health and wellness packages

    ● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

    ● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

    ● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

    ● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

    \#GDIT #GeneralDynamics

    We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

    We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

    GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Technical Writer
    Actalent    Mesa, AZ 85213
     Posted 6 days    

    CONSTRUCTION TECH WRITER

    Description:

    We are looking to hire a Technical Writer to sit out of office in Mesa. This is an important position within the company and has some important duties and responsibilities to fulfill, with both short and long-term goals. To assist in developing and growing, the Technical Writer supports a broad range of crucial project functions from assisting in the bid and proposal process to working with teams to generate required project documents and contributing to marketing or business development objectives.

    This support begins in the bid proposal stage by providing technical editing, organizing, and writing expertise to fulfil requirements for Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) submissions. This support continues projects that is awarded by assisting subject matter experts and project personnel in preparing documents needed for the notice to proceed. This includes documents like Integrated Work Documents (IWDs), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Site-Specific Environmental Health and Safety Plans (SSHESP), and Work Instruction Procedures (WIPs). The Technical Writer will also be required to assist on-going projects in report writing and periodic document submission to satisfy client needs, this includes white papers, annual reports, and project completion reports. Further, the business development team will leverage the skills of the Technical Writer by requesting assistance in creating, editing, or formatting documents necessary for development or marketing. This assistance may include work to create or edit portions of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), revisions and formatting for resumes being sent to clients, or contributions to business proposals during their writing, review, or reevaluation. This position requires communication with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external.

    The job duties and key objectives to successful performance for the Technical Writer include, but are not limited to, the duties described below:

    • Format documents to reflect formatting standards and style for appeal and brand presentation.

    • Review various documents for technical accuracy including proper grammar, punctuation, tense, sentence structure, list construction, etc.

    • Ensure that documents are appropriately cross-referenced with necessary records and adequate citations.

    • Communicate with authors to ensure changes are presented clearly and accurately represent the material.

    • Record changes to project files and maintain appropriate document control during and after the revision process.

    • Support the identification of target business / bid opportunities and complete research on prospective bids and incumbents.

    • Read and understand the requirements of each bid opportunity and ensure that all appropriate components of the bid have been completed according to the requirements set out in the RFP or RFI.

    • Communicate with contract managers to clarify any questions we may have concerning bids, proposals, opportunities, or required documents.

    • Determine ideal information to capture for clients, potential clients, contacts, companies, and the pipeline.

    • Populate and maintain the CRM with contacts, clients, potential clients, companies, and the pipeline.

    • Determine which types of reports may be useful to Management for strategic planning and prioritizing bid opportunities and frequency.

    • Customize, download, and distribute reports.

    • Use the Director of Business Development as a resource to help gain understanding of potential clients, current clients, and teaming partners.

    • Support the proposal / bid process. This includes responses to requests for quotes, requests for information, and requests for proposals.

    • Have an in-depth knowledge of business service lines and value proposition.

    • Develop polished, company-branded proposal / bid materials.

    • Ensure all deliverables are submitted on schedule and are internally and externally peer reviewed by the proposal team.

    • Ensure the peer review process is implemented and all deliverables are free of errors and accurately represent the company and its capabilities.

    • Document control related to all bids / proposals / RFIs

    (pre and post submission)

    • Document library content management related to bids / proposals and updating information as and when required.

    • When required, assist with data management needs for projects or business development objectives. This can include compiling data, organizing data, checking data, or analyzing data.

    • Provide technical editing and support for updating, managing, or modifying the company website.

    • Generate and modify content templates for various departments or for projects when needed.

    • Write project descriptions for completed or ongoing work. Descriptions may require interviewing key personnel or compiling information relevant to the process and execution of projects. This is done for both old and new projects.

    • Support the development and implementation of training programs and courses. This includes supporting curriculum formation, course content, as well as providing technical support for the presentation of training material.

    • Manage the company website content including updating / modifying pages; updating or adding links including making sure the available capabilities statements and statements of qualifications are up to date; creating new pages, project descriptions, or news stories, then publishing them; tracking website traffic and engagement statistics; selecting media and other material for page presentation; updating the leadership page with descriptions, titles, or images; and troubleshoot website problems and field edits from various members.

    • All website work is done through the online application 'WordPress' with some support from our remote web developer.

    Skills:

    Technical writing, microsoft office, Document control, document management, construction documentation, Editing, CRM, construction contract

    Additional Skills & Qualifications:

    • 2-3 years of tech writing experience.

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat.

    • Persuasive, goal-oriented with ability to self-motivate and motivate a team.

    • Attention to detail and providing high quality deliverables to internal and external clients.

    • Stakeholder management skills

    • Time management skills

    • Experience working to, and exceeding targets.

    Experience Level:

    Intermediate Level

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

    + Hiring diverse talent

    + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

    + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

    + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Senior Content Management Analyst – Tax Law Editor (Remote)
    Wolters Kluwer    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 9 days    

    You will have responsibility for supporting Wolters Kluwer products, which consist of publications that contain federal and state laws, regulations, cases, and agency materials, and news and analysis written by our editorial staff and external parties. Responsibilities include writing news articles about cases, regulatory actions, legislation, and industry events; track and codify amendments to laws and regulations; update legal summaries to reflect changing requirements; review the work of others (including outside vendors); implement standardization and efficient workflows, implementing digital-first strategy; and respond to customer, product, and sales inquiries. You will report to the Manager, Content Management.

    **Essential Duties and responsibilities**

    + Develop and maintain general federal tax law expertise, while also becoming knowledgeable in a broader spectrum of tax issues

    + Become familiar with products and their maintenance, including reflection of new developments

    + Monitor tax developments, primarily via information provided by our partners, including legislative, regulatory and judicial material, and incorporate into products where needed

    + Compile periodic report updates to be delivered to customers based on new tax-related developments

    + Learn workflows for proprietary systems, adjust to changes in workflow, and identify potential improvements to systems

    + Develop general knowledge of Wolters Kluwer tax and other products, and apply for continuous improvement in areas of content quality, product enhancements and operational efficiencies

    + Review work product of self and others to ensure quality meets product and performance expectations

    + Show ability to work with multiple teams inside and outside of Wolters Kluwer, including contractors and vendors

    + Respond to product related inquiries from internal and external customers with priority and excellence

    + Provide quality work product, on-time and without defects; immediately report any impediments that put a deadline at risk

    **Other Duties**

    Various other tasks, functions, and special projects, as needed. These may include the following:

    + Participate in new product development as needed

    + Assist on special projects as needed

    + Assist with social media outreach (blogs, LinkedIn, Twitter) and webinars.

    + Troubleshooting issues (taking initiative).

    **Job Qualifications**

    **Education:**

    Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

    + Law degree with 5+ years of practice or research experience

    + Master’s degree with 5+ years of practice or research experience (prefer degree in specialty area)

    + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 7+ years of related practical or writing experience (prefer degree in specialty area)

    **Experience**

    + Related practical experience a plus, but not required.

    + Media and/or publishing industry experience a plus, but not required.

    + Knowledge of tax law preferred, but not required.

    **Preferred Experience**

    + Related practical experience

    + Media or publishing industry experience

    + Knowledge of tax law

    + License to practice law

    **TRAVEL: <** 5%

    **CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:**

    + Strong legal research and legal writing skills

    + Strong analytical skills

    + Attention to detail

    + Ability to meet tight deadlines

    + Ability to manage multiple priorities

    + Sufficient technical proficiency to learn proprietary editorial tools

    + Effective communication skills

    + Flexibility

    + Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently

    + PC literacy in a Windows environment and Internet navigation and tools (Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    \#LI-Remote

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Senior Content Management Analyst – Tax Law Editor (Remote)
    Wolters Kluwer    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 9 days    

    You will have responsibility for supporting Wolters Kluwer products, which consist of publications that contain federal and state laws, regulations, cases, and agency materials, and news and analysis written by our editorial staff and external parties. Responsibilities include writing news articles about cases, regulatory actions, legislation, and industry events; track and codify amendments to laws and regulations; update legal summaries to reflect changing requirements; review the work of others (including outside vendors); implement standardization and efficient workflows, implementing digital-first strategy; and respond to customer, product, and sales inquiries. You will report to the Manager, Content Management.

    **Essential Duties and responsibilities**

    + Develop and maintain general federal tax law expertise, while also becoming knowledgeable in a broader spectrum of tax issues

    + Become familiar with products and their maintenance, including reflection of new developments

    + Monitor tax developments, primarily via information provided by our partners, including legislative, regulatory and judicial material, and incorporate into products where needed

    + Compile periodic report updates to be delivered to customers based on new tax-related developments

    + Learn workflows for proprietary systems, adjust to changes in workflow, and identify potential improvements to systems

    + Develop general knowledge of Wolters Kluwer tax and other products, and apply for continuous improvement in areas of content quality, product enhancements and operational efficiencies

    + Review work product of self and others to ensure quality meets product and performance expectations

    + Show ability to work with multiple teams inside and outside of Wolters Kluwer, including contractors and vendors

    + Respond to product related inquiries from internal and external customers with priority and excellence

    + Provide quality work product, on-time and without defects; immediately report any impediments that put a deadline at risk

    **Other Duties**

    Various other tasks, functions, and special projects, as needed. These may include the following:

    + Participate in new product development as needed

    + Assist on special projects as needed

    + Assist with social media outreach (blogs, LinkedIn, Twitter) and webinars.

    + Troubleshooting issues (taking initiative).

    **Job Qualifications**

    **Education:**

    Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

    + Law degree with 5+ years of practice or research experience

    + Master’s degree with 5+ years of practice or research experience (prefer degree in specialty area)

    + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 7+ years of related practical or writing experience (prefer degree in specialty area)

    **Experience**

    + Related practical experience a plus, but not required.

    + Media and/or publishing industry experience a plus, but not required.

    + Knowledge of tax law preferred, but not required.

    **Preferred Experience**

    + Related practical experience

    + Media or publishing industry experience

    + Knowledge of tax law

    + License to practice law

    **TRAVEL: <** 5%

    **CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:**

    + Strong legal research and legal writing skills

    + Strong analytical skills

    + Attention to detail

    + Ability to meet tight deadlines

    + Ability to manage multiple priorities

    + Sufficient technical proficiency to learn proprietary editorial tools

    + Effective communication skills

    + Flexibility

    + Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently

    + PC literacy in a Windows environment and Internet navigation and tools (Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    \#LI-Remote

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Technical Editor
    General Dynamics Information Technology    Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
     Posted 10 days    

    **Req ID:** RQ173007

    **Type of Requisition:** Regular

    **Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** Secret

    **Job Family:** Technical Documentation

    **Skills:**

    Microsoft Office,Proofreading,Punctuation,Spelling,Writing

    **Experience:**

    2 + years of related experience

    **US Citizenship Required:**

    Yes

    **Job Description:**

    Technical Editor

    Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Technical Writer supporting U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) located at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

    At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Technical Editor Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our Technical Editor Advisors join our team to edit, create, review, and update technical documents for the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command located at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

    HOW A TECHNICAL WRITER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

    ● Researches, prepares, and edits technical documents

    ● Works with a team and document authors to deliver documents that include highly technical content yet comply with the Army Writing Style

    ● Draft, write, edit, proofread, and provide comments to team documents

    ● Ensure documents are in the correct format, are grammatically correct, contain proper

    capitalization, use of typefaces, numerals, compound words, spacing before and after dashes and

    symbols, and use of correct spelling and grammar. Table of contents agrees with heading in text, and

    page numbers are correct. Tables, figures, references, equations, and footnotes numbered and identified correctly, and references to other documents are accurate.

    WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

    ● Education: Associates of Arts

    ● Required Experience: 2+ years of related experience

    ● Required Technical Skills: Information Technology

    ● Security Clearance Level: Secret

    ● Required Skills and Abilities: communication, problem solving,

    ● Preferred Skills: Must be fluent with Microsoft Office 2007 and higher editions, MS WORD, MS EXCEL, MS POWERPOINT, MS OUTLOOK, MS PROJECT, Adobe Acrobat

    ● Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ

    ●US Citizen

    GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

    ● 401K with company match

    ● Comprehensive health and wellness packages

    ● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

    ● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

    ● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

    ● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

    \#GDIT #GeneralDynamics

    We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

    We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

    GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.


    Employment Type

    Full Time


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