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Proposal Editor (US Citizen) - Tampa, FL - 23296

Altimeter Solutions

Tampa, FL | Full Time

$58k-78k (estimate)

5 Days Ago

Proposal Editor (US Citizen) - Tampa, FL - 23296

$58k-78k (estimate)

Full Time 5 Days Ago

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Altimeter Solutions is Hiring a Proposal Editor (US Citizen) - Tampa, FL - 23296 Near Tampa, FL

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced proposal editor to provide copy editing for government proposals.
The editor should have 5 years of editing experience and must have schedule flexibility to keep up with the department's fast-paced, rapidly changing proposal environment.

Essential Functions:

Collaborates with proposal managers and teams to support the development of proposals that clearly articulate winning strategies, compelling solutions, and substantiated themes
Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications, and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style
Ensures that all proposals and responses (e.g., proposals, RFIs, sources sought notices, white papers) are compelling, well-written, grammatically correct, accurate, and consistent in voice and terminology
Ensures that proposals and all responses are in full compliance with agency specifications and assembled with the highest levels of professionalism
Understands federal RFP structures and associated documents (e.g., SOWs, PWSs, specs)
Edits proposals for submission to the government, reviewing for and correcting grammatical mistakes, misspellings, and incorrect punctuation; removing unnecessary and repetitive text; ensuring consistency in word usage, headings and subheadings, cross-references, table and figure numbers, and other numbers throughout reports; correcting errors in citations and references; and rewriting or offering suggestions for rewriting poorly structured material
Provides in-depth editing support as well as copy editing based on the needs of a given proposal or other opportunity
Uses best judgment to determine the level of edit required within a given timeframe
Adheres to company, government, and military branch style guides regarding grammar, usage, punctuation, formatting, etc.
Participates in establishing and maintaining style guidelines and standards for text and illustrations
Ability to work a flexible schedule

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience as an editor in a corporate or government environment
Schedule flexibility - ability to work nontraditional hours (i.e., evening hours, weekends, holidays) when necessary
Ability to work independently with only general management direction
Solid reading comprehension with the ability to decipher technical descriptions and explain them clearly
Excellent time management skills and proven success in meeting deadlines and adapting to changing schedules
Proven ability to edit to present clear, concise responses
Ability to independently handle multiple, simultaneous assignments and meet tight deadlines, providing a consistent level of quality and accuracy
Superior communication skills and quick responses to job requests
Proficient in grammar, spelling, and punctuation and have accurate proofreading skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient in working in and revising Word templates and using style sheets
Exceptional organizational skills and an ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
Competitive and ECP proposals
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Familiarity with editing software (e.g., PerfectIt, Visible Thread)
Knowledge of AP, GPO, Chicago style manuals and ability to apply appropriately to corporate style guide and needs
Experience with U.S. Federal Government proposal development processes
Familiarity with government writing style and military populations
Familiarity with managing external editing resources
Knowledge of SharePoint and experience in a collaborative working environment
Experience working in a hybrid in-person and remote environment using online collaboration software such as Teams
Demonstrated ability to work with version control processes
Understanding of win themes, proposal concepts, and the business development lifecycle
Familiarity with aviation, modeling and simulation, and/or adult learning

Please see our website for more job openings: https://altimetersolutions.com/job-board