Technical editor Jobs in USA

The Technical Editor implements and maintains editorial policies, standards, styles for the program.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical colleagues and clients.

• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures.

• Previous experience writing documentation and procedural materials for multiple audiences.

• Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation.

• Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

• Proven ability to edit cogent yet persuasive scientific reports.

• Exceptional organization skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensures that documents are well-structured, concise, and adhere to industry and organization-specific standards.

• Collaborates with researchers and subject matter experts to gather information and conduct in-depth research for document creation.

• Receives text from technical staff and rewrites documentation in a clear and concise style.

• Reviews and edits documents for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to organizational guidelines.

• Follows procedures and formats, researches, edits, proofreads, rewrites and authenticates technical data for use in routine documents or sections of documents such as program deliverables including content displayed in courseware and complex media.

• Ensures content meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style.

• May rewrite short passages for greater clarity subject to author approval.

• Communicates with instructional design teams to resolve stylistic problems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $40 to $45 per hour, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).