CSC Writer

Web Business Solutions; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Web Business Solutions seeks a CSC Writer to provide editorial and academic support for distance education courseware, assessments, and faculty development materials at the Command and Staff College.

The role includes editing exams, paginating courseware, converting files for MS Word and PDF formats, and conducting anti-plagiarism and AI checks. A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Secret clearance is needed to support classified tasks.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional writing and editing experience.
• Experience editing technical, academic, military, or government publications.
• Minimum Tier 1 background investigation; an active Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Edit exams and courseware revisions.
• Paginate courseware.
• Assemble original course books and exams electronically.
• Convert text to mobile e-book files, e.g., MOODLE books.
• Reformat Government or military courseware into MS Word and PDF formats.
• Coordinate copyright requests with curriculum SMEs and copyright clerk.
• Maintain an archive of copyright permissions.

Skills

Editing

Academic writing

Writing instruction

Editorial process

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Master's degree preferred in related disciplines

Tools

MS Word

PDF formatting

MOODLE

Adobe PDF

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Q Office - Quantico, VA 22134

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree*

This position is contingent on contract award*

Job purpose

The CSC Writer provides editorial, publishing, writing instruction, and academic support for Command and Staff College distance education courseware, assessments, faculty-development materials, and online writing resources.

Duties and responsibilities

• Edit exams and courseware revisions.


• Paginate courseware.


• Assemble original course books and exams electronically.


• Convert text type files into mobile e-book compatible files, e.g., MOODLE books.


• Reformat Government or commercial courseware into MS Word and Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf) formats after obtaining any necessary copyright permission.


• Coordinate copyright requests with curriculum SMEs and the MCU copyright clerk.


• Maintain an archive of copyright permissions requested and completed.


• Assist curriculum developers in collecting and reporting results of the CCRB up to 18 times annually.


• Edit faculty development materials, online content, and courses.


• Conduct anti-plagiarism and artificial intelligence software checks on written assignments.


• Provide writing and composition advice and assistance to CDET staff, curriculum SMEs and students.


• Maintain CDET online writing centers for appropriate programs.


• Develop online writing tools and courses for students and faculty.


• Teach an online essay fundamentals class four times each year for each program.


• Understand the use of artificial intelligence programs to assist SMEs with curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Command and Staff College (CSC) preferred.


• Master's degree in English, Communications, Education, Military History, National Security Studies, International Relations, or a related discipline desired.

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Technical Writing, Education, History, Political Science, Military Studies, or a related field.

Years of Relative Work Experience

• Five (5) years of professional writing and editing experience.


• Experience editing technical, academic, military, or government publications.

Clearance

Minimum Tier 1 background investigation and Government-access eligibility are required; an active Secret clearance is required before supporting classified events or tasks.