Technical Writer III-Policy and Requirements Editor/Writer ARES Corporation 70000.00 To 80000.00 (USD) Annually medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) United States, Ohio, Cleveland 22800 Cedar Point Rd (Show on map) Jul 21, 2026 Technical Writer III - Policy and Requirements Editor/Writer ARES is seeking an experienced editor capable of reviewing and editing documents and manuals to support the NASA Safety Center (NSC) and its parent organization, NASA's Office of Safety and Mission Assurance (OSMA). The mission of the NSC is to provide Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) training and development expertise; information; verification; and analysis to enable collaboration and learning while promoting a safe workplace and successful programs and projects. The NSC vision is to be NASA's preeminent resource for SMA expertise, data and tools. The qualified writer will work with various policy teams to apply standardized content, consistent voice, correct grammar, and use various style guides. The ability to understand highly technical information and repurpose it into policy release notices, articles, and other products for the NASA community is required. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of style guide and grammatical rules and the ability to discuss recommended edits with technical content teams and subject matter experts. The Technical Writer will report to ARES management but support our Banner Quality Management Inc. (BQMI) Prime Contractor teammates and government customers at the NSC, located in Cleveland, Ohio. Responsibilities Review, edit and rewrite portions of policy documents written by subject matter experts to improve standardized content, grammatical quality and consistency, with emphasis on clarity and adherence to style guidance. Develop standardized content. Review and correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Correct inconsistencies in capitalization, compounding, number style, abbreviations, and sequence of anything alphabetical or numerical. Format text for a specified style (Associated Press, Government Publishing Office and local style guides). Rewrite to make parallel. Replace passive constructions with active voice, when appropriate. Evaluate tone and organization. Rework awkward sections. Eliminate redundancies. Provide explanations of recommended updates, as necessary Provide technical writing services for all phases and finalization of policy-level documents. Integrate reviewer comments and resolve all questions arising from reviews. Research, write, edit and publish content online through a Content Management System; content may include articles, case studies, presentations, reports, videos, and more. Develop content for a variety of deliverables to communicate key messages about NSC and OSMA products, services, and strategies for NASA's SMA audience. Manage the review process and production with other team members (e.g., designers, videographers) and also customers for developed pieces. Track and prioritize work to assure that quality and time requirements are met, keeping projects and tasks updated as work progresses. Contribute content for required reports. Build and maintain excellent and professional working relationships with NSC and OSMA customers. Build and maintain in-depth knowledge of the NSC and OSMA organization's products, services, strategies, and operations. Conduct peer reviews of content from other writers. Minimum Requirements Required Education - Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English or related field. Required Experience - A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. On-site Work Component - The position requires being on-site at the NASA Safety Center in Cleveland, OH. Requirement is currently one day on-site per week, but subject to change in the future. Work Samples - Writing samples verifying skills proficiency are required. Essential Skills Superior command of the English language. Experience reviewing and revising new and existing policy documents and manuals. Demonstrated ability to leverage relationships with stakeholders to assemble materials, gather project details, and meet deadlines. Strong research skills including gathering and analyzing data from multiple sources (subject matter experts, project managers) to develop content. Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and communicate conflicts. Ability to quickly learn new systems, including Content Management Systems and project management systems. Experience working with and applying content style guides. Experience working with all levels of an organization, including leadership. Preferred Qualifications Experience Background in science or technology a plus. Experience in an engineering, technical, or research environment a plus. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, subject matter of a scientific and technical nature. Experience with Content Management Systems preferred. Previous experience working in a NASA or federal government environment preferred. Demonstrated experience policy editing/writing. Personality or Self-Management Skills Ability to interface with high-level customers in a respectful and professional manner. Detail-oriented with the ability to follow specific direction.

ARES Benefits:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance HSA/FSA Accounts Life & Disability Insurance Critical Illness & Accident Insurance ESOP 401(k) Plan Paid Time Off & Holiday ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).