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Technical Editor, Proposals
AeroVironment. Edit and proofread proposal content for grammar, clarity, consistency, and compliance .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in editing and proofreading proposal content, ensuring compliance with solicitation instructions and company style guides. Proficient in managing multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and quality across all proposal volumes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Editing ExperienceProposal ManagementMS Word ProficiencyTS ClearanceKnowledge of Shipley Methodologies
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
EditingProofreadingGrammarWritingDocument FormattingData Accuracy VerificationProposal EditingTerminology ConsistencyVersion ControlAttention to Detail
Soft Skills
OrganizationTime ManagementCollaborationCustomer FocusAbility to Manage Multiple Projects
Tools & Technologies
MS PowerPointAdobe AcrobatMS TeamsSharePoint
Certifications & Qualifications
TS ClearanceU.S. Person Qualification under ITAR/EAR
Industry Keywords
DoD ProposalsRFP ResponsesRFQ ResponsesAP StyleChicago Style
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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 managers, writers, and subject matter experts to improve structure, flow, readability, and customer focus
- 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 across all proposal volumes
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- 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
- TS Clearance
- Top Secret clearance level
- Ability to qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements or obtain 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