Technical Editor, Proposals
AeroVironment•Huntsville, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Technical Editor supports proposal development by reviewing and refining written content to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance. This role works closely with proposal managers, writers, and subject matter experts to produce persuasive, customer-focused, and high-quality proposal materials that align with company and solicitation standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or related field
- 8+ years of editing experience preferably in DoD proposal or technical environments.
- Strong editing, grammar and writing abilities
- Proficiency in MS Word, PPT, and Adobe Acrobat
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience editing government or corporate proposals (RFP/RFQ responses)
- Familiarity with AP or Chicago style and MS Teams and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of Shipley or similar proposal methodologies.
- TS Clearance
Responsibilities
- Edit and proofread proposal content for grammar, clarity, consistency, and compliance.
- Ensure all materials adhere to solicitation instructions, evaluation criteria, and company style guides.
- Collaborate with proposal teams to improve structure, flow, and readability.
- Verify data accuracy, terminology consistency, and proper document formatting.
- Support color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) and integrate feedback into final versions.
- Maintain version control and ensure quality and consistency across all volumes.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401K with company matching
- a 9/80 work schedule
- a paid holiday shutdown
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
