Technical Editor – Proposal Department (3435) Position Available In Anderson, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: Navarro Research and Engineering is hiring a Technical Editor for their Proposal Department in Oak Ridge, TN. The role involves editing, proofreading, and formatting technical and management proposal content for clarity, accuracy, and compliance with federal requirements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3+ years of experience in federal proposal editing, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. US citizenship is required due to government contract requirements. The position offers benefits such as health care, retirement plans, life insurance, and paid time off.
Job Description
Description Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Technical Editor – Proposal Department (3435) in Oak Ridge, TN. Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense. Navarro is seeking a Technical Editor to support our Proposal Department in reviewing, refining, and ensuring the quality of technical and management proposal content for DOE, DOD, and NASA contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail, expertise in grammar and style, and experience ensuring compliance with federal proposal requirements. This is an onsite position at our Headquarters. Remote work is not available.
Key Responsibilities:
Edit, proofread, and format technical and management proposal content for clarity, accuracy, and compliance. Ensure consistency in style, tone, terminology, and formatting across all proposal documents. Review proposal content for grammatical errors, typos, and readability while maintaining technical accuracy. Verify compliance with solicitation requirements, ensuring adherence to proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, and formatting guidelines. Work closely with Technical Writers, SMEs, and the Proposal Manager to refine and enhance proposal narratives. Assist in the development of templates, glossaries, and style guides to maintain consistency across proposals. Support color team reviews by editing and refining content based on feedback. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field. 3+ years of experience editing technical content for federal proposals, preferably for DOE, DOD, or NASA. Strong understanding of government proposal structure, compliance, and best practices. Expertise in grammar, punctuation, and style (Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style, or similar preferred). Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat; experience with proposal automation tools is a plus. Ability to provide constructive feedback to enhance clarity and effectiveness of proposal content. Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required. Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any classification protected by state or local law. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability
