Technical Writer/Editor, Senior

DescriptionMake A DifferenceSenior Technical Writer, Annapolis Junction MD Parsons offers the U.S. Government qualified and clearable personnel to solve engineering, construction, facility, intelligence, environmental, and information technology needs. Our staff has supported mission critical, homeland security, installation/base optimization, range sustainability, space exploration, unexploded ordnance clean-up, missile defense, and disaster relief programs. We excel in delivering to mission critical expectations. Parsons makes the world a safer place. POSITION OVERVIEW: Performs difficult and/or complex writing and editing tasks required in the preparation of proposals, presentations, reports, technical papers, newsletters, web sites, multimedia resources, marketing collateral, and other materials. The incumbent at this level ensures that completed documents conform to required formats, standards, and style guidelines, and provides original writing as needed. May be required to interface with a variety of authors/requestors, both internal and external. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:Proofreads and performs difficult and/or complex writing and editorial functions, including formatting and stylesheet verification, copy editing, rewriting, revising, writing, proofreading, and production planning. Ensures compliance of all assigned documents with their required presentation, correct use of paragraph headings and numbering, referencing of illustrative and tabular matter, and applicable bibliographic styles. Ensures consistency in application of technical abbreviations and acronyms, figure and table callouts and captions, and handling of boilerplate materials.Compiles and verifies tables of content, lists of figures and tables, references, and printer's dummy. Marks copy to provide word processors and graphic designers with clear, legible instructions relating to spacing, indentation, and changes or corrections.Conducts research in the preparation of copywriting assignments and verification of acronyms, terms, etc. Works directly with authors/requestors to review copy, illustrations, and other materials submitted for inclusion in assigned documents. Recommends improvements for accuracy of expression, project or company style, clarity, consistency, and grammatical construction. Recasts or writes new portions of text subject to the review and approval of the requestor. Ensures, when applicable, that text references are consistent and comply with client requirements. Coordinates both the scheduling and production of deliverables by working with lead technical writers/editors, authors/requestors, and required technical publications resources. May also interface with various personnel assigned to a specific project or client effort as required. Reviews and verifies materials after reproduction to ensure conformance to the printer's dummy.Serves as part of a functional team and can work independently to complete assignments according to scheduled deadlines. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.Supports Talent Management in the project-specific onboarding process. This may include starting the workflow in SharePoint, collecting resumes, and coordinating employee briefings.Primary backup to the office receptionist.Must have Government Security Clearance QualificationsPREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:4-year degree in business administration, English/journalism, or related field (or equivalent) and 3-5 years of related work experience, including at least 1-2 years of experience proofreading and editing all facets of technical engineering publications, specifications, and proposals from rough draft through print-ready. SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:Strong written and oral communication, organizational, research, and interpersonal skills are required.Demonstrated proficiency in keyboard skills and a working knowledge of MS Windows and related software, including Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe InDesign.Accur