Senior Editor

Corps Solutions • Quantico, VA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluate combined, joint, multi-service, and service specific concepts in order to analyze, validate, modify, edit or develop to support new document developments. Review new systems, concepts, organizations, equipment, and personnel in support of maneuver missions and other activities in support of JEDD. Reports to the Lead Editor and the Project Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or Management Science or a related field is preferred.
• High School degree and 5 years’ experience of demonstrated success in the areas listed in the Experience section is an acceptable alternative.
• Demonstrated success in three (3) or more of the following areas: 2 years’ experience equivalent to the Editor category; and Expertise with the joint or Service doctrine development and publishing processes
• Experience with document formatting features of software tools.
• Experience editing documents according to set standards for order, clarity, conciseness style, and terminology.
• Experience with editing software such as Microsoft Word, Adobe, CorelDraw and Photoshop.
• Expertise in document formatting features of software tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to design and write clear communications and present training programs.
• Excellent organizational, planning, problem-solving, prioritization, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills required. Proficient in the entire suite of MS Office and able to quickly learn additional systems.
• Secret clearance or higher required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Edit book manuscripts accepted for publication to scholarly academic standards, focusing on both content and style.
• Coordinate corrections with authors and assist in selecting photographs, charts, maps, and other illustrations.
• Proofread and supervise the indexing of the final copy.
• Provide feedback to manuscript editors and suggest development/training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior