Editing, Associate

About The Role

We are seeking a Technical Editor to join our team in Landover, MD. The Editor will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated. This position also includes document administrative responsibilities.

Technical Editor Responsibilities

• Edit documents to ensure compliance with style, design, layout, specification, and grammar and spelling requirements
• Edit, format, and maintain documents including, but not limited to program plans, software release notes, system test reports, procedures, design documentation, requirements, user manuals, training materials
• Collaborate with authors, assigned stakeholders, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gain better understanding of subject matter
• Conduct quality review of materials and provide peer review of program documents

Document Administrator Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain a comprehensive filing system for all documents to be readily available for fast retrieval
• Process and log Incoming Correspondence as required
• Add training records and certifications to user records in the Contractor Position Roster List (CPRL)
• Ensure timely distribution of reports listing the latest revision level documentation to the appropriate stakeholders for review and ensure that obsolete documentation is archived and/or removed from distribution

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related discipline is required, 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite with proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Skills must include ability to create and modify styles, forms, and templates
• Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with MS Office Products
• Experience working with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with a version control system
• Experience with LibreOffice

Pay

Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays.