Senior Proposal Editor & Compliance Specialist

AeroVironment; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment in Huntsville is seeking a Technical Editor to support proposal development by reviewing and refining written content for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance. You will work with proposal managers, writers, and subject matter experts to produce persuasive, customer-focused materials that meet solicitation standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in English or related field, 8+ years of editing experience in DoD environments, and strong proficiency in MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or related field.
• 8+ years of editing experience, preferably in DoD proposal or technical environments.
• Strong editing, grammar and writing abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PPT, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread proposal content for grammar, clarity, consistency, and compliance.
• Ensure materials follow solicitation instructions, evaluation criteria, and style guides.
• Collaborate with proposal teams to improve structure, flow, and readability.
• Verify data accuracy, terminology consistency, and formatting.
• Support color team reviews and integrate feedback into final versions.
• Maintain version control and ensure quality across volumes.

Skills

Editing

Grammar

Writing ability

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Attention to detail

Time management

Project management

Shipley knowledge

TS Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Communications/Technical Writing

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

AeroVironment in Huntsville is seeking a Technical Editor to support proposal development by reviewing and refining written content for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance. You will work with proposal managers, writers, and subject matter experts to produce persuasive, customer-focused materials that meet solicitation standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in English or related field, 8+ years of editing experience in DoD environments, and strong proficiency in MS