Senior Proposal Editor — DoD Proposals

AV; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV in Arlington, VA seeks a Technical Editor to support proposal development by refining content for clarity, accuracy, and compliance. You will work with proposal managers, writers, and subject matter experts to produce customer-focused, high-quality materials aligned with solicitation standards.

Responsibilities include editing for grammar, data accuracy, and formatting; ensuring adherence to color team reviews and company style guides; and managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or related field.
• Experience: 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.
• Excellent 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 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

Proofreading

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Technical Writing

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

AV in Arlington, VA seeks a Technical Editor to support proposal development by refining content for clarity, accuracy, and compliance. You will work with proposal managers, writers, and subject matter experts to produce customer-focused, high-quality materials aligned with solicitation standards.

Responsibilities include editing for grammar, data accuracy, and formatting; ensuring adherence to color team reviews and company style guides; and managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.