Editor

nFocus Solutions; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Identity protection

Health savings account

Education reimbursement

Learning & development reimbursement

Basic life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

nFocus Solutions seeks an experienced Editor to support Army University Press, editing, preparing, and publishing scholarly works for digital and print distribution. You will edit for grammar, style, and citations, apply Chicago and AUP standards, and manage complex manuscripts to final publication.

The role requires delivering high-quality layouts in InDesign, coordinating graphics and CIP data, and ensuring accessibility and production timelines, while operating under a Tier 1 suitability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in English or equivalent with English emphasis.
• 5–10 years editing manuscripts for publication.
• Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro.
• Copyediting, proofreading, typography, layout, and QA for publication.
• Ability to handle high-volume production with accuracy and multi-tasking.
• Working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility for electronic publications.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Tier 1 suitability.

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts for grammar, style, format, and citations.
• Apply AUP style and Chicago Manual guidelines.
• Edit ~40–60 pages per workday while handling two works.
• Review illustrations, maps, and photos for publication.
• Support cover design, image sourcing, and copyright checks.
• Prepare CIP data and publish-ready files; layout in InDesign.
• Create accessible digital and print-ready PDFs; manage production reporting.

Skills

Editing manuscripts

Copyediting

Proofreading

Typography

Document layout

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Acrobat Professional

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Project coordination

508 accessibility knowledge

Attention to detail

Publication quality control

Education

BA in English

English concentration

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Acrobat Pro

Job description

Location: Fort Leavenworth or Approved Remote

Clearance Required: Tier 1 Suitability / U.S. Citizenship

Position Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly experienced Editor to support Army University Press (AUP) in editing, preparing, and publishing books and other scholarly products for digital and print distribution. This role provides manuscript editing, graphic review, publication layout, accessibility support, and final production services.

The ideal candidate possesses advanced editorial and desktop publishing expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and experience managing complex manuscripts through final publication while meeting demanding production and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts for grammar, style, tone, format, factual documentation, citations, and endnotes
• Apply AUP style requirements, Webster’s New World College Dictionary, and The Chicago Manual of Style
• Edit approximately 40–60 manuscript pages per workday while managing two works concurrently
• Review and prepare drawings, maps, graphs, charts, photographs, and other illustrations for publication
• Support cover design and verify image clarity, resolution, sourcing, and copyright status
• Prepare and submit Cataloging in Publication applications and insert approved CIP data
• Lay out manuscripts in Adobe InDesign, including front matter, body, covers, spine, pagination, and margins
• Prepare accessible digital files, print-ready files, and final PDFs using approved delivery methods
• Support weekly and monthly production reporting and Government coordination

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in English or a bachelor’s degree with an English concentration
• Five to ten years of experience editing manuscripts and preparing documents for publication
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Professional
• Demonstrated expertise in copyediting, proofreading, typography, document layout, and publication quality control
• Ability to meet high-volume production requirements while maintaining accuracy and managing concurrent assignments
• Working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements for electronic publications
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 1 suitability determination

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing military, historical, academic, or Government publications
• Experience developing maps, charts, illustrations, and print-ready publication files
• Familiarity with Library of Congress CIP processes and DoD file-transfer procedures
• Experience supporting Army University Press or a comparable publishing organization

Perks & Benefits

• We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, identity theft protection, health savings account, education reimbursement, learning and development reimbursement, company-paid basic life insurance, company-paid short-term disability, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

About nFocus Solutions

nFocus Solutions is dedicated to the development of innovative technologies and intelligent business solutions for the public sector. We are a leading provider of applications, services, and technologies that nonprofit organizations, communities, first responders and government agencies rely on to deliver services to the public at large. Our high-quality data management and analysis software enable our clients to achieve clear, well-defined results that change the world.

At nFocus Solutions, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of innovation. nFocus Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.