Editorial Tech II: Precision Writer for Army Tests

Dexis; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Job summary

Dexis seeks an Editorial Technician II to support a large Army test program in Aberdeen, MD. You will edit technical documents, verify factual accuracy, manage editorial workflows, and prepare various formats for publication. Travel to CONUS/OCONUS may be required; a Secret clearance is needed.

Onsite work and collaboration with engineering teams are essential. The role emphasizes accuracy, consistency, and clear communication across technical materials, with frequent coordination and document

Qualifications

• Six+ years of experience as Editorial Technician or Technical Writer, or an Associate’s degree with 4+ years editing experience.
• Proficient in the advanced functionality and tools of Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must communicate clearly in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Edit documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and format.
• Revise sentences and structure to improve clarity and presentation.
• Determine publication format and prepare specifications for documents.
• Verify factual accuracy using standard references and published material.
• Convert photo/graphic files and insert multimedia elements.
• Proofread final copy and ensure editorial changes are incorporated.
• Safeguard passwords and access to office computer files.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Editorial rigor

Education

Associate’s degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Communications, Science, or Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Mass Communications, or Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Dexis seeks an Editorial Technician II to support a large Army test program in Aberdeen, MD. You will edit technical documents, verify factual accuracy, manage editorial workflows, and prepare various formats for publication. Travel to CONUS/OCONUS may be required; a Secret clearance is needed.

Onsite work and collaboration with engineering teams are essential. The role emphasizes accuracy, consistency, and clear communication across technical materials, with frequent coordination and document