Technical Editor

Technical Editor QualX Corporation

• 3.4 Alexandria, VA Job Details Full-time $65,000
• $70,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Customer service Document viewing software

Adobe Acrobat Full Job Description 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: o 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 Active DOD Top Secret clearance 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.