Sr. Technical Editor

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Technical Editor to support our federal customer in Hanover, MD (Remote). This is a temporary assignment scheduled to last 6-7 months.

Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, and compose technical information in a fast-paced, highly collaborative cyber training environment
Conduct research and ensure the use of proper technical terminology
Translate technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel
Supportsthe development of all types of documents and reports by developing and updating written presentations to improve the quality and enhance the usability of these documents
Communicate succinctly throughout a project timeline with project lead and other team members to ensure consensus about editorial changes and consistency within related documents
Provide experienced project and/or task-related document preparation, editing, and quality assurance
Perform editing of Technical Reports and tool-related User Guides; documents Standard Operating Procedures
Consolidate technical inputs and analyses, and produce logical, understandable IA-related documentation
Ability to interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, and operational procedures & absorb and synthesize large quantities of technical information

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Here’s What You’ll Need

Here’s What You Will Need

Bachelors plus 3-5 years of experience as technical editor or technical writer
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Style Guide Usage — Familiarity with standard publication style manuals used for consistency of language, such as the Associated Press Stylebook, MLA Handbook, the APA Publication Manual and/or Chicago Manual of Style
Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others; the ability to cooperate and collaborate with team members to adhere to project schedules and tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
U.S. citizenship required