Lead Technical Editor for DoD Proposals

AeroVironment, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Sr. Technical Editor to lead proposal editing, mentor a team of editors, and ensure accuracy and compliance with solicitation requirements.

You will collaborate with proposal managers, writers, and subject matter experts to produce persuasive proposal materials and drive process improvements, supporting professional development and high standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or related field.
• 12+ years of editing experience preferably in DoD proposal or technical environments.
• Experience editing government or corporate proposals (RFP/RFQ responses).
• Familiarity with AP or Chicago style and MS Teams and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Shipley or similar proposal methodologies.
• Clearance eligible.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and provide guidance to a team of Technical Editors, ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and adherence to established editing standards and best practices.
• Edit and proofread proposal content for grammar, clarity, consistency, and compliance.
• Ensure all materials adhere to solicitation instructions, evaluation criteria, and company style guides.
• Collaborate with proposal teams to improve structure, flow, and readability.
• Verify data accuracy, terminology consistency, and proper document formatting.
• Support color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) and integrate feedback into final versions.
• Maintain version control and ensure quality and consistency across all volumes.

Skills

Editing

Grammar

Writing

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Attention to detail

Time management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Sr. Technical Editor to lead proposal editing, mentor a team of editors, and ensure accuracy and compliance with solicitation requirements.

You will collaborate with proposal managers, writers, and subject matter experts to produce persuasive proposal materials and drive process improvements, supporting professional development and high standards.