Technical Editor

Technical Editor
Job Description

The Compliance Analyst & Technical Editor must complete an extensive three-week training period beginning on day one of employment

Review, analyze, and edit classified and unclassified DOD issuances (policy documents) for clarity, format, consistency, and compliance with DOD guidance and procedures

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 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 policy documents

Ensure accurate records through all stages of the editing process

Verify redactions and exemptions to ensure proper protection of classified information

Update and maintain correspondence guidelines, SOPs, and trainings

Track policy documents 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

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

Analyze documents to determine classification level and identify document markings

Recognize possible nuclear weapons and intelligence information

Lead special projects and training in support of the DoD Issuance Program and the Directives Division

Use classified network to review classified issuance packages and communicate with action officers

Maintain/complete regular training requirements for handling classified information

Properly handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) on the unclassified network (e.g., not sharing information with those who don’t have a need-to-know, not transmitting working (or other CUI) material via unauthorized communications)

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in English related field or a minimum of two years of editorial and writing experience

Ability to communicate effectively – both orally and in writing – and work with little to no supervision

Possess excellent customer service skills to adequately handle the needs of government leadership, SMEs, and stakeholders

Strong analytical skills

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

Salary range for this position is $65,000-$70,000 annually.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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