- Clear Synthesizer: You gather complex raw data and convert it into engaging narrative prose.
- Rigorous Editor: You enforce language standards, resolve author comments, and refine document layouts.
- Multi-Format Writer: You adapt writing styles for user manuals, e-learning scripts, and marketing briefs.
- Education: at least an Associate Degree in English, Technical Writing, or related field.
- Experience Requirements: Minimum 3 years experience of professional experience with technical writing/editing.
- Technical Requirements:
- Mastery of word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and publishing tools.
- Proven ability to explain complex technical ideas in simple, grade-school-level language.
- Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability clearance.
- Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Financial Security: Competitive base salary, 401(k) retirement savings plan with corporate match, plus company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- Work-Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program, 11 paid federal holidays, and 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
- Growth & Education: Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment programs.
- Get Out and Learn: Up to $200 annually to learn almost anything (from pottery to coding!).
- Get Out and Run: Up to $200 annually to participate in fitness and active lifestyle events.
- Continuous Development: Ad hoc training, professional certification assistance, and ongoing professional development access.
Skills Required
- Associate Degree in English, Technical Writing, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years professional experience with technical writing/editing.
- Mastery of word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and publishing tools.
- Proven ability to explain complex technical ideas in simple, grade-school-level language.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability clearance.
- Ability to work remotely with periodic on-site presence in Silver Spring, MD.
What We Do
Carney incorporated in 1994 with a single mission -- to dramatically improve the job performance and critical mission accomplishment of employees, work teams, and entire organizations. We provide solutions to our Federal government clients across many solution types. Some of these are human capital consulting, leadership development, business process re-engineering, serious gaming, e-learning, and social government. Generally, these solutions are blended to create a unique solution to a specific client. Each one is aimed at helping our clients realize their potential by effectively doing more with less. We know we are successful when our clients are able to carry out their mission faster and better than they ever have. We help individuals perform at the speed of need. What this means is that we develop solutions that enable individuals, teams, teams of teams, and entire organizations to get to performing (delivering on their mission) as quickly and as effectively as possible. We endeavor to deliver Performance Acceleration services to our clients, which is the enhanced ability to learn and acquire skills at the exact time and place of need.
