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SUMMARY

The Technical Editor implements and maintains editorial policies, standards, styles for the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Ensures that documents are well-structured, concise, and adhere to industry and organization-specific standards.

Collaborates with researchers and subject matter experts to gather information and conduct in-depth research for document creation.

Receives text from technical staff and rewrites documentation in a clear and concise style.

Reviews and edits documents for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to organizational guidelines.

Follows procedures and formats, researches, edits, proofreads, rewrites and authenticates technical data for use in routine documents or sections of documents such as program deliverables including content displayed in courseware and complex media.

Ensures content meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style.

May rewrite short passages for greater clarity subject to author approval.

Communicates with instructional design teams to resolve stylistic problems.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output. 

Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers.  Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources.  Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.

CNI CORE COMPETENCIES

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/ relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

COMPLIANCE

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) both for themselves, their employees, and the company as a whole.  Fosters an environment in which they and their employees will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.  

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATION

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical colleagues and clients.

Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures.

Previous experience writing documentation and procedural materials for multiple audiences.

Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation.

Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail.

Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Proven ability to edit cogent yet persuasive scientific reports.

Exceptional organization skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

This position is contingent upon contract award. Salary and Job Requirements are subject to change upon award.

 CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• STD/LTD/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Training and Development Opportunities

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