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 Bachelor’s degree in English or similar field

o Or an Undergraduate Student pursuing a Bachelor’s 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. This position requires you to be in our corporate office, we do not offer remote work.

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.