Technical Editor

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.•Panama, NY

1d•$83,000 - $87,000

About The Position

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.

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

Responsibilities

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.