Technical Writer/Editor

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence.

You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around Respect, Engagement, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence in everything we do for our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy, model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience, work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team, and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results.

We are looking for a dynamic Technical Writer/Editor to join our team! The Technical Writer/Editor is responsible for writing, proofreading, summarizing, and content/copy editing various work products, including curricular materials and strategic communication products. The Technical Writer/Editor will meet with stakeholders to discuss objectives, market position, target audiences, and products and services. They will compose and tailor the original copy, and ensure target audiences identify with the desired messaging and that messaging resonates, and brainstorm creative concepts. They will maintain writing and editing proficiency, understand proper grammar and syntax, and responsive communications. The Technical Writer/Editor will coordinate with the Graphic Designer for graphics needs and maintain a reusable and searchable indexed content repository. 

This position is contingent upon award.

Responsibilities:

• Review documents, presentations, and other technical materials for clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, content, and style   
• Ensure all documents and materials adhere to the client’s style guide requirements   
• Ensure all documents and materials align with the target aim and/or goal   
• Ensure formatting and instructions are consistent throughout documents and against overall curricular standards   
• Ability to maintain industry standard of completing 5-7 pages/hour of tech edits
• Create templates for technical writing that are easy to utilize and adapt by other team members   
• Conduct quality review on all printed and digital materials, such as participant guides and marketing collateral   
• Identify trends across deliverables to provide feedback to curriculum team members as well as recommended updates to the editorial style guide  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in journalism, English, or another related applicable field  
• Minimum three (3) years of experience editing technical and/or curricular materials  
• Proven experience as a technical writer and working with a variety of style guides  
• Expert in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint  
• Experience accessing and/or editing files through SharePoint  
• Able to obtain a minimum of NACI (National Agency Check with Inquiries) for a Veterans Affairs Public Trust Clearance  

Required Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills  
• Team player who is a flexible, self-starter with outstanding attention to detail  
• Attends to details in deliverable production, team interaction, and action tracking  
• Can consult with others in an effective and polite manner  
• Assumes ownership and responsibility for assigned actions and/or tasks  
• Can work under a deadline  

Desired Skills:

• Government contracting experience  
• DoD and VA experience as a contractor or otherwise    
• Former military experience  

CATHEXIS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability EEO IS THE LAW. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by contacting info@cathexiscorp.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Recruiting Department RecruitingTeam@cathexiscorp.com

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources