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The Technical Writer/Editor will complete Technical Orders per established processes, guidelines, and changes for Air Force Programs. Essential Functions include but are not limited to: ( Reasonable ...

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As our Technical Writer/Editor you would work with our intelligence, technical, and operational teams to produce high-quality products that meet mission needs. The Technical Writer is essential to ...

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The Technical Writer/Editor will complete Technical Orders per established processes, guidelines, and changes for Air Force Programs. Essential Functions include but are not limited to: ( Reasonable ...

The Technical Writer/Editor will complete Technical Orders per established processes, guidelines, and changes for Air Force Programs. Essential Functions include but are not limited to: ( Reasonable ...

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S. residency) and Public Trust approval Senior Technical Writer /Editor Qualifications * Bachelor's degree and five years of experience performing the foregoing technical writing functions. At least ...

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical writer editor in the United States is $84,537.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $101,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Technical Writer Editor vs Technical Writer?

AspectTechnical Writer EditorTechnical Writer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in English, Communications, or related field; editing certifications helpfulBachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, or related field
Work EnvironmentEditing teams, publishing departments, technical documentation projectsCreating technical content, manuals, guides, and documentation
Employer & IndustryPublishing houses, tech companies, engineering firmsTechnology, manufacturing, software development
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding editing roles in technical writingCreating and writing technical content

The main difference is that a Technical Writer Editor focuses on editing and refining technical documents, ensuring clarity and accuracy, while a Technical Writer primarily creates original technical content. Both roles require strong writing skills and technical knowledge, but the Editor emphasizes editing and quality control, whereas the Writer emphasizes content creation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Technical Writer Editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Technical Writer Editor, you need excellent written communication, grammar, and editing skills, often supported by a degree in English, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Word, Adobe FrameMaker, markup languages (HTML/XML), and content management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate with subject matter experts are essential soft skills that set standout professionals apart. These skills ensure the production of clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical documentation that meets organizational and user needs.

What does a Technical Writer Editor do?

A Technical Writer Editor is responsible for creating, editing, and organizing technical documents such as user manuals, instruction guides, and how-to articles. They ensure that complex technical information is clearly and accurately conveyed to the intended audience, often collaborating with engineers, developers, and subject matter experts. In addition to writing, they review and revise documents for clarity, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines, making sure the final materials are accessible and easy to understand.

How does a Technical Writer Editor typically collaborate with subject matter experts during the documentation process?

Technical Writer Editors work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) such as engineers, developers, or product managers to gather accurate and detailed information. This collaboration often involves conducting interviews, attending project meetings, and reviewing drafts together to ensure technical accuracy and clarity. Building strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex concepts into user-friendly documentation are essential in this process. Effective collaboration also helps streamline revisions and ensures that final documents meet both technical requirements and end-user needs.
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Technical Writer / Editor

Technical Writer / Editor

ProSidian Consulting

Omaha, NE โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Enterprise Service Solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | and Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies.ย  Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries including but not limited to Aerospace And Telecommunications | Consumer Products, Services, And Retail | Development And Sustainability | DOD/Military | Energy, Resources, & Industrials | Financial Services | Government & Public Services | Information Technology, Media, And Telecommunications | Life Sciences & Health Care | Manufacturing And Operations | Nuclear and Environmental | Professional Services |, etc.ย  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian seeks a Technical Writer/Editor to support the Meeting Facilitation and Coordination services for the ongoing development and implementation of the Missouri River Recovery Program (MRRP). The selected candidate will work alongside the Group Meeting Coordinator / Facilitator team whose services include: structured decision-making (SDM) expertise and guidance in the collaboration with The Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) and the updating and implementation of the MRRP's Science and Adaptive Management Plan (SAMP) for the piping plover and pallid sturgeon on the Missouri River.ย 

Structured Decision Making (SDM)ย is an approach forย careful and organized analysis of natural resource management decisions. Based in decisionย theory and risk analysis, SDM encompasses a simple set of concepts and helpful steps, rather thanย a rigidly-prescribed approach for problem solving. The core SDMย concepts and steps to better decision making are useful across all types of decisions: fromย individuals making minor or personal decisions to complex public sector decisions involvingย multiple decision makers, scientists and other stakeholders.

How does SDM relate to Adaptive Management (ARM)?ย For those decisions thatย are iterated over time, actions taken early on may result in learning that improves managementย later, provided that an appropriate monitoring program is in place to provide the feedback.ย Adaptive management, then, is a special case of structured decision making for decisions that areย iterated or linked over time.

Technical Writer/Editor Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and The Technical Writer/Editor Writer shall perform work involving:

  • Business proposals, reports, user manuals, briefings and presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications, guidelines, special reports, and other project deliverables to meet contract requirements.ย 
  • Develop outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical specialists and project management ensuring that final documents meet applicable contract requirements and regulations.ย 
  • Research and gather technical and background information for inclusion in project documentation and deliverables.ย 
  • Consult relevant information sources, including library resources, technical and financial documents, and client and project personnel, to obtain background information, and verify pertinent guidelines and regulations governing project deliverables.ย ย 

The ideal candidate for theย Technical Writer / Editorย position will support these services following Support Swim Lanes:

Task 1 - Facilitation of 6 total In-person virtual MRRIC and Adaptive Management (AM) Meetings / Workshops including

  • 2 AM Workshops (April 2023 and 2024)
  • MRRIC Plenary Meetings (July & November 2023 and 2024.

Task 2 - Facilitation, planning, and participation of regular webinars and calls including

  • HC Work Group and Joint Work Group Calls
  • AM Team Calls
  • AM Technical Team calls
  • MRRIC Plenary
  • Fall Science Webinar Meetings in 2023 and 2024

Task 3 - Research and development of annual AM Technical Team content

  • Responsible for participating on the AM Team and for the HC topics of discussion
  • Lead the ProSidian Engagement team to research and document the required content for MRRIC's Fall Science and AM Workshops
  • Gather information from sources for preparation
  • Utilization of decision analysis tools to integrate HC concerns envisioned in the Adaptive Management Plan
  • Assist in conveying aspects to a relevant strategic plan

Task 4 - Strategic Decision Making (SDM) Processes

  • Design, organize and facilitate workshop series' to engage tribes and stakeholders with USACE about issues of interest in implementation of the MRRP.
  • Gather, Analyze, Present, and Explain information in virtual interactive workshop settings
  • Facilitate and coordinate two parallel workshops regarding the Missouri River and Fort Peck Dam virtually involving agendas, approaches, meeting logistics, development of workshop content, decision analysis tool modification, data analysis, preparing presentations, workshop facilitation, and post-call meeting notes

Task 5 - Additional Tasks As Necessary

  • Perform additional support on the above-mentioned tasks as necessary to support the MRRP implementation process
Qualifications
  • Commensurate experience, education, and level of supervision and direction.ย  BS/BA degree (or equivalent), related industry certifications, approximately 2 years of experience in a related field.
  • Have a strong understanding of federal government business operations and work process.
  • Support project teams and program managers and provide daily execution assigned work functions.
  • Provide management support to collect, evaluate and test financial data for a number of recurring departmental processes and reviews. Must summarize issues and findings in a clear and logical manner.
  • Have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Conduct periodic reconciliation reviews of external interfaces with various field offices in order to identify and correct data gaps, financial discrepancies and errors.
  • Work with a variety of IT systems to provide multi-functional Enterprise Services Staff Support Services on behalf of Enterprise Services
  • Provide acquisition support for all bureaus with functional areas include skill sets in information technology, financial management, human resources, program management, economic analysis, executive support and administrative support.
  • Have advanced experience with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Must have strong presentation skills and be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing to support a myriad of standard services required across the Department
Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork -ย ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership -ย ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen -ย understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication -ย ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation -ย persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility -ย ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment -ย exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization -ย ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools -ย understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.ย  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Business Tools -ย understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.ย  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment -ย to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity -ย the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility -ย exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness -ย to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.ย  Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan.ย  Our growing list of benefits currently include the following:

  • Competitive Compensation:ย ย Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives
  • Group Health Insurance Health Benefits:ย ย Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com) and Dental Plan (Ameritas - www.ameritas.com).
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan:ย 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement.ย  Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement.ย  Contributions are deducted from pay on a pretax basis.ย  A wide range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner available to assist you. The Plan is a Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. ย 
  • Vacation And Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits:ย ย The flexibility of Paid Time Off (PTO) lets you set your own priorities. Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a parent-teacher conference, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life.ย  Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs:ย ย Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).ย  These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans:ย ย We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less:ย  https://ProSidian.CorporatePerks.com.ย  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
  • Security Clearance:ย Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace.ย  A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials based on past, present, and future work.
  • Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership:ย ย By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat organization, you'll make valuable professional connections, interact with clients daily, gain leverageable Experience, and contribute to Thought Leadership while you build a basket of marketable experiences.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program:ย ย ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals (payments made after new hire has been employed for 90 days) for candidates submitted through our Employee Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives:ย ย Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagem...

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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