Technical Writer and Editor

Technical Writer and Editor

The Opportunity:

Are you interested in using your technical expertise and people skills to assist a public health client in their mission to establish a modernized data presence? Our team is looking for a technical editor who can support our project team in developing clear and helpful technical documentation that both our team and customers can use in their efforts to support programmatic goals.

As a technical editor on our team, you will be responsible for collaborating with various workstreams to review, refine, and publish programmatic documentation. You will work on a range of documentation, including training content, operational processes and policies, and stakeholder communications. You'll help our team develop deliverables that are client-ready, following established style guides, formats, and rules for standardization, while ensuring all deliverables are Section 508 compliant. You should be comfortable delivering across different workstreams and varying types of documentation, providing cross-cutting support for multiple task areas. This position is located in Atlanta, GA.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with technical editing

• Experience editing and producing clear, accurate, and well-organized documentation for various audiences using appropriate tone, voice, and terminology

• Experience developing, editing, and using templates, including creating, editing, and applying styles

• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs), project teams, and stakeholders to gather, validate, and organize information

• Experience applying Section 508 compliance standards to various document formats

• Experience with major style guides such as the Chicago Manual of Style or GPO Style Manual

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, Adobe, and common collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint

• Knowledge of grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and formatting skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communication, Journalism, or Instructional Design

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working in the public health field

• Experience with emergency response

• Experience working with government clients

• Experience developing and delivering training

• Experience developing technical documentation or job aids

• Experience using industry standard authoring tools for training development

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies or DevOps

• Ability to meet deadlines under tight time constraints

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.