Technical Writer

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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Tech Writer/Editor to join our team! In this role you will get to help ensure security installation projects run smoothly and meet their objectives.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Handles a variety of writing and editing tasks for proposals, presentations, reports, newsletters, websites, multimedia resources, marketing materials, and other documents.
• Works independently and collaborates with senior writers/editors to complete assignments.
• Manages production schedules and ensures tasks are completed on time.
• Proofreads and edits drafts for spelling, grammar, clarity, and formatting consistency.
• Assists in resolving production issues within set deadlines and provides guidance to junior team members as needed

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proofreads and performs a variety of writing and editing tasks, including formatting and stylesheet verification, copy editing, rewriting, revising, writing, and production planning.
• Ensures that all assigned documents comply with required presentation standards, proper use of paragraph headings and numbering, accurate referencing of illustrative and tabular matter, and adherence to bibliographic styles.
• Maintains consistency in the use of technical abbreviations and acronyms, figure and table callouts and captions, and boilerplate materials.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates the editing, proofreading, and production workflow for assigned projects.
• Provides solutions for workflow issues, both immediate and long-term.
• Offers technical guidance to team members to ensure the successful completion of assignments.
• Trains newly hired and temporary staff on required formats, standards, production methods, and procedures.
• Reviews completed work to ensure it meets company standards.
• Assists authors and requestors with cost and time estimates, production plans, delivery schedules, and coordination with other technical publications units.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of standard procedures.
• Establishes and maintains a reference library.
• Tracks production and budget statistics.
• Collaborates with various business units to manage workload and provide assistance as needed.
• Keeps up-to-date with current technology and trends through trade journals, publications, and seminars.
• Works both independently and as part of a team to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, English/Journalism, or related field (or equivalent) and typically 3+ years of related work experience, experience of proofreading and editing all facets of technical engineering publications, specifications, and proposals from rough draft through print-ready preferred.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• US Citizenship
• Minimum of a SECRET level clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in keyboard skills and a working knowledge of MS Windows and related software including Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe InDesign.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, consistency, and clarity in conformance with required formats and standards.
• Thorough knowledge of production scheduling and related processes.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$25.34 - $44.33

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!