Senior Proposal Editor & Team Lead

BlueHalo; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment in the United States seeks a Sr. Technical Editor to lead proposal editing, mentor a team of Technical Editors, and ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with solicitation requirements.

The role collaborates with proposal managers, writers, and subject matter experts to produce persuasive, customer-focused materials. The position emphasizes hands-on editing, data accuracy, and adherence to company style guides while driving process improvements and supporting professional

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.
• 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.
• 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 a team of Technical Editors, ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to editing standards.
• Edit and proofread proposal content for grammar, clarity, consistency, and compliance.
• Ensure 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 across all volumes.

Skills

Editing skills

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Tools

MS Teams

SharePoint

Shipley

Job description

AeroVironment in the United States seeks a Sr. Technical Editor to lead proposal editing, mentor a team of Technical Editors, and ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with solicitation requirements.

The role collaborates with proposal managers, writers, and subject matter experts to produce persuasive, customer-focused materials. The position emphasizes hands-on editing, data accuracy, and adherence to company style guides while driving process improvements and supporting professional