Writer Editor (Printed Media)

National Defense University • Fort McNair, DC

5d

About The Position

National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others, developing leaders who can operate and think creatively in an unpredictable and complex world. This Writer Editor position resides within NDU’s Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS) and NDU Press. NDU Press publishes Joint Force Quarterly, INSS Strategic Perspectives monographs, the INSS Strategic Insights blog, and books. Through its research, analyses, and publications, INSS advances the NDU mission and provides the Joint Force with decision advantage.

The position edits articles, reports, and books on defense strategy and policy, and coordinates manuscripts and publication projects from preparation through production. It also prepares work for contract editing, proofreading, or indexing and monitors contractors’ performance and schedules. The position may require access to classified information and requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance. Domestic and international travel is seldom required and is less than 20% of the time.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Meet suitability requirements for federal employment.
• Be registered for Selective Service, or exempt, if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.
• Obtain and maintain security eligibility, including a security clearance if required for access to classified information.
• Be able and willing to travel domestically and internationally; travel is seldom required and is less than 20% of the time.
• Have one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade, GS-11, in federal service.
• Have specialized experience with publishing practices and resources, including printed media, manuscript preparation, design and typography, and the printing process.
• Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Edit articles, reports, and books on defense strategy and policy for scholarly writing, including syntax, grammar, spelling, style, clear purpose, coherent organization, and persuasive argument.
• Use editorial judgment to address deficiencies such as needless repetition, inconsistency, and incongruity.
• Work tactfully with academics, military officers, and civilian officials when discussing editorial changes.
• Prepare manuscripts and coordinate projects throughout design, layout, printing, post-production, and electronic-edition production.
• Prepare manuscripts for contract editing, proofreading, or indexing.
• Write specifications and statements of work.
• Monitor and review contractor performance and adherence to schedules.
• Act as technical representative.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed