Senior Technical Editor

AeroVironment•Arlington, VA

1d•$116,500 - $177,500

About The Position

The Senior Technical Editor supports proposal development by reviewing and refining written content for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company and solicitation requirements. The role performs hands-on technical editing and mentors a team of Technical Editors, providing guidance, oversight, and quality assurance to promote consistent standards and best practices. The editor works with proposal managers, writers, and subject matter experts to produce persuasive, customer-focused proposal materials, improve processes, and support the professional development of the editing team. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or a related field and 12 or more years of editing experience, preferably in DoD proposal or technical environments. The role requires strong editing, grammar, and writing abilities; proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat; attention to detail; organization and time management; and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Desired qualifications include government or corporate proposal editing experience, familiarity with AP or Chicago style and Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, and knowledge of Shipley or similar proposal methodologies. Applicants must be clearance eligible. The position has no clearance requirement. The stated salary range is $116,500–$177,500. Access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information requires qualifying as a U.S. person or being eligible for an export license; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements. The position is described as regular. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown. The role requires an office environment and the ability to sit and stand for long periods, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or a related field.
12 or more years of editing experience, preferably in DoD proposal or technical environments.
Strong editing, grammar, and writing abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Clearance eligible.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements or be eligible for an export license to access controlled information; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience editing government or corporate proposals, including RFP/RFQ responses.
Familiarity with AP or Chicago style.
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
Knowledge of Shipley or similar proposal methodologies.

Responsibilities

Mentor and guide a team of Technical Editors, ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and adherence to editing standards and best practices.
Edit and proofread proposal content for grammar, clarity, consistency, and compliance.
Ensure materials follow solicitation instructions, evaluation criteria, and company style guides.
Collaborate with proposal teams to improve content structure, flow, and readability.
Verify data accuracy, terminology consistency, and document formatting.
Support Pink, Red, and Gold color team reviews and integrate feedback into final versions.
Maintain version control and quality and consistency across all proposal volumes.
Support process improvements and the professional development of the editing team.