Senior Technical Writer/Editor Job at Corner Alliance in Washington

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer/Editor with 10+ years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.

About the Role:

As a Senior Technical Writer/Editor supporting our Federal government client, you will be engaged in producing internal and external communications artifacts for a mission critical program. You will work as part of a collaborative hybrid team highlighting program successes, developing training materials, providing technical edits to critical program documents, and assisting in the creation and execution of communication strategy. You will work closely with the Senior Communications Analyst, to support our federal client to ensure program alignment to the agency mission and priorities.

Key Responsibilities include (but not limited to): 

• Editing, writing, and creating editorial policies, practices, guidelines, and standards, and maintaining awareness of current government writing, reporting style, and format requirements, and working directly with appropriate officials to resolve questions about its content and technical application.
• Developing and maintaining style guides and templates for consistency and quality
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• Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of technical content, including data, diagrams, and terminology.
• Collaborating with subject matter experts to validate technical information and resolve discrepancies.
• Applying principles of user experience (UX) and information architecture to structure content for clarity and ease of use.
• Developing and maintaining style guides and templates for consistency and quality control.
• Indexing and cross-referencing technical documentation for improved searchability and usability.
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Coordinating with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project.
• Keeping abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in technical communication.
• Participating in professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Coordinating and facilitating timely communication and outreach efforts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining the security and confidentiality of all sensitive and proprietary information submitted by applicants.
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive.

Location:

You will work as part of a hybrid team in the Washington, DC metro area.

Required Experience/Skills: 

• A Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of relevant professional experience or a Masters with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience gathering, analyzing, and composing complex technical information.
• Demonstrated experience translating technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.
• Must possess the ability to work collaboratively with subject matter experts and government personnel.
• Ability to understand complex technical issues and communicate those issues to a non- technical audience.
• Ability to build partnerships across all levels of government.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and can provide proposals and recommendations on processes and initiatives undertaken by the federal staff.
• Must have an active SECRET security clearance.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Previous experience supporting the Federal Government.
• Previous Public Affairs experience.

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

About Us:

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team. 

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence and inclusivity. We make a steadfast commitment to actively seek, recruit, and hire qualified candidates from these groups for our open positions. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email recruiting@corneralliance.com. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.

Securing Your Data:

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Corner Alliance’s name. Corner Alliance will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Corner Alliance ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Corner Alliance will only communicate with you through our ATS system JazzHR and/or emails that are generated by the corneralliance.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Corner Alliance that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at recruiting@corneralliance.com. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Salary:

Approximate Salary Estimate: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 annually

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

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