Part-time / On-call Editor

Peraton

1d•Remote

About The Position

Peraton is currently seeking a Part-time/On-call Editor to provide support for research and training course development projects in support of DoD customers. Approximately 10-15 hours/week. Location: Remote work allowed 100%. In this role, you will provide editing support in an applied government setting, working closely with behavioral and social science researchers and training development teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's and minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or PhD and 3 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience providing constructive, tactful feedback to authors and subject matter experts.
Ability to manage multiple documents under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
Meticulousness in catching inconsistencies in formatting, citations, and terminology.
U.S. citizenship required.
The ability to obtain/hold a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a Behavioral or Social Science field such as Psychology, Sociology, or Criminal Justice.
Mastery of major guides such as APA.
Experience reviewing/editing course material.
Active DoD Secret Clearance or Position of Public Trust Background Investigation.

Responsibilities

Supporting behavioral science and social science research projects for the Department of Defense.
Edit work products including course presentations, training materials, outlines, reports, grant/contract proposals, and research papers throughout their development.
Correcting errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and syntax.
Ensuring all materials adhere to specific organizational, industry, or academic style guides.
Maintaining a consistent voice and professional tone across different platforms or sections of a document.
Verifying the accuracy of dates, figures, names, and cited facts to uphold the credibility of the information.
Providing constructive feedback and working with writers or subject matter experts (SMEs) to refine content and resolve discrepancies.
Ensuring content matches defined learning goals and meets the target audience's reading level.
Simplifying complex concepts and ensuring instructions for interactive elements are clear and logical.
Verifying that images, videos, and graphics are relevant, high-quality, and support the on-screen text or voice-over script.
Checking that all links, menu items, and interface elements work as expected in digital formats.
Work cooperatively with team members to ensure quality, timeliness, and accuracy of research products.