Job Title: Compliance & Technical Editor

Location: Mark Center - Alexandria, VA

 

Please email Resume and Job Title to kalberi@qlxcorp.com

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform full editorial duties in connection with the development and review of DoD issuances:
  • Review issuance packages for grammar, syntax, and adherence to Plain Language requirements.
  • Review issuance packages for compliance with DoD issuance formatting standards.
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SME) on all DoD issuance processing stages:
  • Work with government personnel inside and outside of the division to move issuances through the review and publication process and resolve issues that arise
• Review draft technical reports submitted by authors:
  • Edit the initial draft and create publication instructions for the author/contractor
  • Send edited draft and publication instructions to the author/contractor for revisions
  • Validate and ensure quality control over all aspects of the issuance
• Track reports in database through all stages of the technical editing process
• Verify scientific and technical notations as well as security classification markings to ensure markings coincide with instructions
• Format distribution list, confirming recipients through tracking database
• Provide recommendations for process improvement of the publication and tracking systems
• Prepare and submit input to various issuance status reports
• Adhere to security requirements for working in a classified space and with classified material
• Assist with updating internal and external guidance and reference materials
• Assist with special projects and training in support of the DoD issuance program and the Directives Division

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s Degree or higher and/or 5-15 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in English related field or a minimum of two years of editorial and writing experience
• Prefer Active Secret Clearance upgradeable to Top Secret (may start without security clearance)
• Ability to communicate effectively – both orally and in writing – and work in a team environment
• Possess excellent customer service skills to adequately handle the needs of government leadership, SMEs, and stakeholders
• Ability to effectively coordinate with multiple offices within ESD and WHS
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with SharePoint, HPE Records Management, and Tableau Desktop desired
• Detail-oriented with ability to work in a high pressure environment handling sensitive and classified information while meeting multiple deadlines

 

QualX Corporation is an equal opportunity employer