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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive editing and proofreading expertise, particularly in government and corporate proposal environments, with a strong focus on grammar, clarity, and compliance. Proficient in managing multiple projects while ensuring adherence to style guides and solicitation instructions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Editing ExperienceProposal DevelopmentMS Word ProficiencyAttention to DetailKnowledge of Shipley Methodologies
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
EditingProofreadingGrammarWritingDocument FormattingProposal EditingVersion ControlProcess ImprovementComplianceTerminology Consistency
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailOrganizationTime ManagementCollaborationMentoring
Tools & Technologies
MS WordPowerPointAdobe AcrobatMS TeamsSharePoint
Certifications & Qualifications
Clearance EligibleU.S. Person Under ITAR/EAR
Industry Keywords
DoD ProposalsRFPRFQProposal MethodologiesAP StyleChicago Style
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Mentor and provide guidance to a team of Technical Editors
- Edit and proofread proposal content for grammar, clarity, consistency, and compliance
- Ensure 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 Pink, Red, and Gold color team reviews and integrate feedback into final versions
- Maintain version control and quality across all volumes
- Drive process improvements and support the professional development of the editing team
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or related field
- 12+ 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
- Experience editing government or corporate proposals (RFP/RFQ responses)
- Familiarity with AP or Chicago style, MS Teams, and SharePoint
- Knowledge of Shipley or similar proposal methodologies
- Clearance eligible
- Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements or be approvable for an export license; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K with company matching
- 9/80 work schedule
- Paid holiday shutdown