Editing Specialist

Applied Optimization (AO) Job Description


Job Title: Editing Specialist Reports to: Principal Scientist

FLSA Status: Part-Time (Non-Exempt) Department: Technical Deliverables

Position Objective:

Collaborate with company personnel to produce high-quality, timely, accurate and complete technical proposals, reports, manuals, policies, recruiting and marketing materials and documents

Essential Functions:

Assist in producing technical proposal, reports, manuals, policies, recruiting, and marketing materials and documents
Review technical documents from a scientific viewpoint
Help guide the technical writing process at AO from document planning to finalization and delivery
Organize and communicate document requirements and internal and external deadlines for document completion to writing team; keep team updated on status toward meeting requirements and deadlines
Provide technical writing support in areas such as, but not limited to, purpose and audience; sentence, paragraph, and report structure; grammar and usage; and document formatting
Help create technical writing guidelines, procedures, report-specific checklists, and additional resources for use by science/engineering personnel
Actively contribute to help improve the writing process
Ensure accuracy and follow documentation procedures for all work; maintain notebook of daily activities and provide weekly report of work
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:
o A 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelors degree in English or similar field
o Or an Undergraduate Student pursuing a Bachelors degree in a field related to the study of English, creative writing, technical writing, journalism, or comparable field with a superior academic record
Attention to detail and effective time and schedule management skills
Effective organizing, planning, and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt within a small team to support evolving customer requirements
Ability to execute instructions and communication in written, oral, and diagram form
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce complex reports and correspondence and speak before a group of employees
Demonstrated strong writing, fact-gathering, and analytical skills
Basic computer and software skills including but not necessarily limited to Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, and Power Point); advance Microsoft Word skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Government Contracting and Proposals

Citizenship/Security Clearance Requirements:

U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder

About Our Part Time Positions:

• Hours: This position is a part-time, year-round appointment that requires a minimum of sixteen hours per week of work. The hours are flexible and may be adjusted to balance project submission deadlines.

About Us: Applied Optimization is a growing organization located in Fairborn, OH. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary that is commensurate with qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Find out more about us at www.appliedo.com.

This job description is subject to change.