Project Manager & Lead Technical Editor | Program Management | Technical Editing WSU | ASCENT

Project Manager & Lead Technical Editor | Program Management | Technical Editing

Pro Sidian is a Management And Operations Consulting Services firm that focuses on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. Pro Sidian provides enterprise services/solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of global professionals to complete a wide range of engagements for public and private, defense and civilian government, and non-profit organizations.

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Pro Sidian Seeks a Project Manager & Lead Technical Editor | Program Management | Technical Editing for Program Support on a Exempt 1099

Contract:

No Overtime Pay Basis Contract Contingent generally located across the Pullman, WA Across The Pacific Northwest Region supporting WSU-ASCENT's requirement to obtain professional, large-scale technical editing, copy editing, and proofreading services to produce a high-quality, consolidated annual research report.

We seek Project Manager & Lead Technical Editor | Program Management | Technical Editing candidates with relevant Education, And Academia Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Education, And Academia Sector Clients such as WSU | ASCENT. This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Program Management | Technical Editing

Functional Area

/ Swim Lane / Category Discipline Professional - Technical Editing | Academic Research Reporting Position; however, Pro Sidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time Pro Sidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Project Manager & Lead Technical Editor [Technical Editing | Academic Research Reporting] in the Education, And Academia Industry Sector focussing on Business Process Solutions for clients such as Washington State University
-ASCENT (WSU-ASCENT) | Washington State University – Office of Research / ASCENT Program Office / Purchasing Services Generally Located In Pullman, WA and across the Pacific Northwest Region (Of Country/World).

Lead with clarity and precision to ensure complex scientific reporting is accurate, timely, and impactful.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Project Manager & Lead Technical Editor | Program Management | Technical Editing [WSU | ASCENT
0009008]

• Oversee project execution, lead technical editing, coordinate SME inputs, ensure quality assurance, manage timelines, and guide report production workflows.
• The role(s) are located in the Pacific Northwest Region is at or near Pullman, WA. Initially identified Work Site Address (Subject to Change or Working Remotely):
  French Administration Building, Room 242, Attn: RFP #CC0220-JMC

Desired Qualifications For Project Manager & Lead Technical Editor | Program Management | Technical Editing [WSU | ASCENT
0009008] (WSU | ASCENT
0009008) Candidates:

• 5–10+ years in project management and technical editing within academic, research, or government environments.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's required;
  Master's preferred in Technical Communication, Engineering, Environmental Science, Aviation, or related fields.
• 5–10+ years in project management and technical editing within academic, research, or government environments.
• This position aligns with functional and technical requirements in the Education, And Academia Sector and Project Manager & Lead Technical Editor Candidates principally support Program Management | Technical Editing
  
  Functional Area
  
  / Swim Lane / Category Disciplines.

Skills Required

• Primarily focused on Document Preparation Services initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities Program Management | Technical Editing
  
  Functional Area
  
  Activities.
• Technical editing, project management, cross-functional coordination, document production systems, research communication.

Competencies Required

• Leadership, analytical thinking, communication, attention to detail, stakeholder engagement, workflow oversight.

Ancillary Details Of The Role s

• Ensures compliance with APA/Chicago style, federal reporting guidelines, and ASCENT formatting standards.
• Supports annual reporting cycles, multi-university collaboration, and training material integration.

Other Details

• Serves as primary liaison between Pro Sidian, ASCENT research teams, and federal agency partners.

As a condition of employment, all employees must meet the requirements of their roles: establish, manage, pursue, and achieve annual goals and…