Technical Writing and Editing Specialist
Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Westborough
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
Job Number: R0170625
Technical Writing and Editing SpecialistKey Role:Research, outline,
write, and edit technical documents, working closely with tech
leads to understand project requirements. Gather information from
subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop, organize, and write
client-facing material including reports, briefings, user manuals,
training manuals, and administrative documents. Shape and write
strategic marketing documents, including slick sheets, whitepapers,
and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, and edit and proofread
technical documents for presentation and publication. Rewrite
portions of text to improve clarity, completeness, and cogency by
correcting grammar, punctuation, misstatements, spelling, and
ambiguity, and edit text to ensure conciseness, proper verb tenses,
correct terminology, definition acronyms, symbols, and table
captions. Ensure proper language usage and discussion flow and
verify all listed references are cited. Compare and proofread
illustrations, photographs, tables, graphs, and charts with text to
assure proper placement and layout and ensure security markings are
affixed as directed.Basic Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience with technical writing and editing,
streamlining documents for publication, and implementing
improvements
- 2+ years of experience with writing user manuals, technical
training materials, presentations, software documentation, reports,
or studies
- 2+ years of experience with compiling material from various
sources and creating draft documents for review
- 2+ years of experience working in a variety of writing,
editing, and publishing tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint, and office styles, cross references, document
templates, and slide masters
- Ability to incorporate graphics, illustrations, tables, or
charts into documents
- Ability to participate in meetings, synthesize key points, and
develop documentation, including meeting minutes
- Secret clearance
- HS diploma or GEDAdditional Qualifications:
- Experience with supporting RFP responses
- Experience working as a Program Manager
- Experience in working with classified documents including the
use of portion markings and classification markings
- Experience with marketing-focused materials, including slick
sheets and business presentations
- Ability to communicate cross-functionally and across management
levels in formal and informal settingsClearance:Applicants selected
will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet
eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Secret clearance is required.CompensationAt Booz Allen, we
celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and
choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include
health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as
well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance,
work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards
program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and
superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time
employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are
eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs.
Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for
select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage
you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource
page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits
page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors,
including but not limited to location, the individual's particular
combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and
experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and
organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for
this position is $52,100.00 to $119,000.00 (annualized USD). The
estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this
position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total
compensation package for employees.Work ModelOur people-first
culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration,
whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll
periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with
colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific
role.EEO CommitmentWe're an equal employment
opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to
fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, ethnicity,
religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or
related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression,
disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member
status, genetic information, or any other status protected by
applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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