Technical Editor

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is currently seeking an on-call part-time Technical Proposal Editor. At UTRS, we enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative environment of close-knit team members. As a company, we provide a wide range of leading-edge engineering, management, and digital services to the public and private sectors. We are looking for someone that will support our mission to consistently deliver creative, high-quality, technology-based services to our customers on time and within budget.

This is a telecommute part-time position based out of our corporate headquarters in Marlton, NJ.  The Editor will edit/produce high-quality proposal documentation for primarily federal government customers. The Technical Editor works in a team environment, aligned closely with subject matter experts other capture team members. This position plays a vital role in the growth and sustainment of company business base.  We require approximately 2 to 20 hours of support per week on an as-needed basis. The majority of the work is deadline-oriented and we will need rapid turnaround (same or next day in many cases).

What will you be doing?

• Edit documentation for style, clarity, consistency, and adherence to documentation guidelines and ensure that the content is of high quality (Note UTRS will provide a brief in-house style guide and we refer to GPO.)
• Collaborate with proposal team to verify the correctness and accuracy of materials prior to publication
• Coordinate schedule and workflow with the proposal team to ensure timely delivery of documentation materials
• May support general technical writing duties (e.g., periodic status reports, meeting minutes, operating procedures, policies, guidance documents, and other technical deliverables)
• Manage document workflow using proposal management tools
• Review and update documentation guidelines as needed

What skills will the ideal candidate have to be successful?

This position will require the following skillsets and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in English, communication, or related subject
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience editing, planning, creating, and developing proposal documentation
• Ability to handle fast-paced, multi-task environment, with capacity to work under minimal supervision
• Superior oral and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship skills
• Excellent PC knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe products)
• Knowledgeable in using documentation tools to develop templates and styles
• Editing or Writing sample desired; provide link or sample.

Read about our benefits here: Our Benefits - UTRS | Always, Got Your Back

UTRS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UTRS is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.

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