Editorial Technician IV, Testing and Data Collection

Dexis; Maryland; On-site; USD 92,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid HRA

Life and disability insurance

EAP

Wellness resources

Job summary

Dexis seeks an Editorial Technician IV to support a large Army test program in Aberdeen, MD. The role focuses on editorial review, data handling, and technical publishing, with leadership responsibilities across publications and formats.

Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with policies, coordinating with authors, and resolving complex editorial issues. Travel to CONUS/OCONUS may be required.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience as an Editorial Technician or Technical Writer; OR an Associate’s degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Mass Communications, Science, or Engineering and eight years of experience in technical writing or editing; OR a Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Communications, or Science and six years of experience in technical writing or editing.
• Must be proficient in the advanced functionality and tools of Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must have five years of leadership experience.
• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements… (as described).
• Must be available to support work outside normal duty hours when required by mission needs.
• Must be willing and able to travel within CONUS and OCONUS.

Responsibilities

• Review completed projects to ensure coverage, clarity, and logical organization.
• Demonstrate familiarity with technical terminology, document formats, and multimedia formats.
• Convert photo and graphic formats and insert links, photos, graphics, and videos.
• Interpret text to ensure consistency within documents.
• Apply knowledge of regulations and policies affecting government publications and publishing standards.
• Locate sources to verify factual information.
• Identify and correct discrepancies between text and charts/graphics.
• Restructure sentences for clarity without changing meaning.
• Contact authors to resolve factual inconsistencies.
• Provide technical assistance on publications with varied presentation styles.
• Ensure documents are error-free before submission.

Skills

Editorial skills

Technical writing

Leadership

English proficiency

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Technical Writing/Communications/Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world. At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

About the Position

Dexis is seeking an Editorial Technician IV to support a large-scale Army test and evaluation program. The project provides data collection, technical writing, computer operations,rangescheduling, and administrative support services necessary to execute the government’s test mission. Support encompasses testing of a wide variety of automotive, combat, electronic, general equipment, and ordnance materiel, with services including data collection and coordination, data compilation and processing, development and management of data collection forms, test monitoring, technical writing and editorial review, reporting, data and software administration, range scheduling, and related operational support.

The Editorial Technician IV reviews completed technical publications for coverage, clarity, organization, factual consistency, and compliance with government policies and publication practices. The role applies extensive knowledge of technical terminology and publishing standards, resolves complex editorial issues, provides technical assistance across varied publications, and brings significant leadership experience to the editorial function.

Work will be performed primarily onsite in Aberdeen, Maryland, with travel to other locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) as required by mission needs. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Review completed projects to ensure adequate coverage of assigned topics, clarity of presentation, logical organization, and compliance with policy and agency practices.
• Demonstrate extensive familiarity with technical terminology, jargon, document formats, and multimedia formats.
• Convert photo and graphic file formats and insert web links, photographs, graphics, and video files.
• Interpret text to ensure consistency within documents.
• Apply extensive knowledge of regulations and policies affecting government publications, publishing concepts and practices, publication standards, and advances in publishing technology.
• Locate sources to verify factual information.
• Identify and correct discrepancies between text and charts, tables, and other graphics.
• Restructure sentences for clarity without altering the meaning of the text.
• Contact authors to resolve inconsistencies in factual information.
• Provide technical assistance on publications that differ in manner and style of presentation.
• Ensure documents are error-free before submission to originating offices.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of experience as an Editorial Technician or Technical Writer; OR anAssociate’sdegree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Mass Communications, Science, or Engineering and eight (8) years of experience in technical writing or editing; OR aBachelor’sdegree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Communications, or Science and six (6) years of experience in technical writing or editing.
• Must be proficient in the advanced functionality and tools of Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must have five (5) years of leadership experience.
• Mustpossessa high school diploma.
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Must be able to obtain andmaintaina Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned functions, which may include working in extreme heat or cold, high humidity, blowing sand and dust, confined spaces, at heights, and walking distances over unimproved terrain while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be available to support work outside normal duty hours when required by mission needs.
• Must be willing and able to travel within CONUS and OCONUS asrequired.

Below is the pay range aligned with this position. When developing a range, Dexis evaluates compensation holistically, triangulating between external market research, our budget for the position, and internal equity to arrive at a figure that is fair and competitive. Offers within this range will be based on an individual candidate’s qualification, relevant education and experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.

Dexis pay range for this role:

$92,000—$165,000 USD

Benefits

Dexis offers benefits to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. The benefits outlined below are for full-time, US-based positions only. These benefits include:

• Medical and prescription drug coverage: A choice of three UnitedHealthcare medical plans, with coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental insurance: Dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including preventive, basic, major, and orthodontic services, subject to plan limits.
• Company-paid vision insurance: Vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, with premiums paid in full by Dexis.
• Employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement (HRA): Employees who enroll in the Silver HRA medical plan receive an employer-funded HRA to help pay eligible in-network deductible expenses.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental insurance: Voluntary supplemental life and AD&D insurance options, including life insurance options for eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Company-paid access to confidential counseling and legal and financial support resources for employees and their families.
• Health and wellness resources: Virtual care, behavioral health resources, and wellness programs available through the medical plan.
• Benefits assistance: Personalized support with benefit enrollment, coverage questions, claims, and finding providers through the Employee Care Center.

Participation, coverage, and employee contributions are subject to applicable benefit plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.