Technical Writer / Editor

ProSidian seeks a Technical Writer/Editor to support the Meeting Facilitation and Coordination services for the ongoing development and implementation of the Missouri River Recovery Program (MRRP). The selected candidate will work alongside the Group Meeting Coordinator / Facilitator team whose services include: structured decision-making (SDM) expertise and guidance in the collaboration with The Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) and the updating and implementation of the MRRP’s Science and Adaptive Management Plan (SAMP) for the piping plover and pallid sturgeon on the Missouri River. 

Structured Decision Making (SDM) is an approach for careful and organized analysis of natural resource management decisions. Based in decision theory and risk analysis, SDM encompasses a simple set of concepts and helpful steps, rather than a rigidly-prescribed approach for problem solving. The core SDM concepts and steps to better decision making are useful across all types of decisions: from individuals making minor or personal decisions to complex public sector decisions involving multiple decision makers, scientists and other stakeholders.

How does SDM relate to Adaptive Management (ARM)? For those decisions that are iterated over time, actions taken early on may result in learning that improves management later, provided that an appropriate monitoring program is in place to provide the feedback. Adaptive management, then, is a special case of structured decision making for decisions that are iterated or linked over time.

Technical Writer/Editor Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and The Technical Writer/Editor Writer shall perform work involving:

• Business proposals, reports, user manuals, briefings and presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications, guidelines, special reports, and other project deliverables to meet contract requirements. 
• Develop outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical specialists and project management ensuring that final documents meet applicable contract requirements and regulations. 
• Research and gather technical and background information for inclusion in project documentation and deliverables. 
• Consult relevant information sources, including library resources, technical and financial documents, and client and project personnel, to obtain background information, and verify pertinent guidelines and regulations governing project deliverables.  

The ideal candidate for the Technical Writer / Editor position will support these services following Support Swim Lanes:

Task 1 – Facilitation of 6 total In-person virtual MRRIC and Adaptive Management (AM) Meetings / Workshops including

• 2 AM Workshops (April 2023 and 2024)
• MRRIC Plenary Meetings (July & November 2023 and 2024.

Task 2 – Facilitation, planning, and participation of regular webinars and calls including

• HC Work Group and Joint Work Group Calls
• AM Team Calls
• AM Technical Team calls
• MRRIC Plenary
• Fall Science Webinar Meetings in 2023 and 2024

Task 3 – Research and development of annual AM Technical Team content

• Responsible for participating on the AM Team and for the HC topics of discussion
• Lead the ProSidian Engagement team to research and document the required content for MRRIC’s Fall Science and AM Workshops
• Gather information from sources for preparation
• Utilization of decision analysis tools to integrate HC concerns envisioned in the Adaptive Management Plan
• Assist in conveying aspects to a relevant strategic plan

Task 4 - Strategic Decision Making (SDM) Processes

• Design, organize and facilitate workshop series’ to engage tribes and stakeholders with USACE about issues of interest in implementation of the MRRP.
• Gather, Analyze, Present, and Explain information in virtual interactive workshop settings
• Facilitate and coordinate two parallel workshops regarding the Missouri River and Fort Peck Dam virtually involving agendas, approaches, meeting logistics, development of workshop content, decision analysis tool modification, data analysis, preparing presentations, workshop facilitation, and post-call meeting notes

Task 5 – Additional Tasks As Necessary

• Perform additional support on the above-mentioned tasks as necessary to support the MRRP implementation process