Technical Editor
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Job Title: Technical Editor -5036
Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80914
Job Salary: $95,000-100,000
Job Summary
Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled individual to join our dynamic team as a Technical Editor. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our programs' success by ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and quality of technical documentation.
As a Technical Editor, you will play a critical role in reviewing, revising, and editing a wide range of documents prepared by various teams. Your expertise will be essential in refining installation instructions, updating training materials, and enhancing other technical documents to meet the highest standards of precision and readability. You will collaborate closely with subject matter experts, engineers, and project managers to ensure that all content is accurate, up-to-date, and effectively communicates complex information to the intended audience.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing and editing, with exceptional attention to detail and a deep understanding of technical terminology and document formatting. Your ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines will be key to your success in this role.
Skills / Experience Required
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
- 3+ years of hands-on professional experience of similar size and scope
- Expert Technical Writing & Editing: Demonstrated proficiency in producing and refining technical documents for projects of comparable size and complexity, ensuring clarity, precision, and adherence to project standards
- Proficiency in DoD & Industry-Specific Terminology: In-depth knowledge of Department of Defense standards and industry-specific technical terminology, enabling accurate and effective communication across specialized content
- Robust Quality Assurance Expertise: Extensive experience in implementing rigorous quality assurance processes to guarantee the accuracy, consistency, and overall excellence of technical documentation
- Advanced Microsoft Suite Proficiency: High-level expertise in utilizing Microsoft Office applications, particularly in the creation, formatting, and editing of complex technical documents
Education / Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in English, journalism or communications preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid Paternal leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid federal holidays
Security Clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner and that may include lifting to thirty pounds, as necessary.
Company Summary
Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an SBA Certified Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology and offering professional solutions in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.
Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."
Company Employment Statement
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.