Mid-Level Technical Editor @ Ignite Digital Services

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Are you searching for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? Ignite Digital Services is a fast-growing digital transformation company serving the national security sector. Our small business applies data science, program management and technical domain expertise to help clients implement data-driven approaches that maximize operational efficiencies.

We’ve redefined what it means to be a leader in our industry by creating and maintaining effective and rewarding working relationships with our clients, partners and internal team members. Our company culture is built upon a team-based approach, which offers continuous opportunities for personal growth and innovation, while providing unmatched value to our clients.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital Services:

Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
Education stipends and referral bonuses
Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Mid-Level Technical Editor to join our team. In this role, you will review, edit, and standardize a variety of technical documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with established guidelines. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, writers, and project managers to refine content for technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring deliverables meet organizational and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Edit, proofread, and format technical documents (e.g., reports, manuals, proposals, white papers, specifications).

Ensure documents comply with style guides, templates, and organizational/industry standards.

Verify technical accuracy, clarity, grammar, punctuation, and consistency across documents.

Collaborate with authors, engineers, analysts, and project teams to improve document structure and readability.

Manage version control and track document revisions through the review process.

Prepare documents for submission to government, corporate, or client audiences.

Provide feedback to writers on writing quality, organization, and technical accuracy.

Support the development and maintenance of templates, glossaries, and style guides.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Journalism, or a related field.

Experience:

3–5 years of experience editing technical or professional documents.

Familiarity with government, defense, or engineering documentation standards is preferred.

Technical Skills:

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Experience with content management systems, SharePoint, or collaborative editing tools.

Familiarity with markup or publishing tools (e.g., XML, LaTeX, MadCap Flare) is a plus.

Soft Skills

Exceptional attention to detail and command of grammar, spelling, and style.

Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and simplify them for clarity.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

Salary 80k + dependent on education and experience

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital Services is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

Mid-Level Technical Editor

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