Compliance & Technical Editor

OVERVIEW

The Compliance & Technical Editor provides support to the Directives Division (http://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/) within the Executive Services Directorate (ESD). The chosen candidate will work in a team environment with other Editors and Analysts to review and edit classified and unclassified DoD issuances (policy documents) for clarity, format, consistency, and compliance with DoD guidance and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform full editorial duties in connection with the development and review of DoD issuances:

o Review issuance packages for grammar, syntax, and adherence to Plain Language requirements. o Review issuance packages for compliance with DoD issuance formatting standards.

• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SME) on all DoD issuance processing stages:

o 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:

o Edit the initial draft and create publication instructions for the author/contractor

o Send edited draft and publication instructions to the author/contractor for revisions

o 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

• 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.