Editorial Technician, Testing and Data Collection

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Dexis is seeking an Editorial Technician I to support a large-scale Army test and evaluation program in Aberdeen, Maryland. The role focuses on editing and proofreading technical documents, ensuring accuracy and proper formatting.

Onsite with potential travel nationwide and overseas as required; candidate must have English proficiency, MS Word/Adobe Acrobat skills, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Edits for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and format to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Verifies factual accuracy and alignment with illustrations and graphics.
• Supports document layout and multimedia content across technical documents.
• Proficient in English writing and communication; uses standard reference works.

Responsibilities

• Edit documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and format requirements.
• Revise sentences and structure to improve clarity without changing meaning.
• Determine publication format and prepare specifications for documents.
• Verify accuracy of statements, figures, and terms using reference materials.
• Insert links, graphics, and multimedia content as required.
• Proofread final copy and ensure editorial changes are incorporated.

Skills

Editing

Technical writing

Communication

Document formatting

Education

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

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

High school diploma

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 I to support a large-scale Army test and evaluation program. The project provides data collection, technical writing, computer operations, range scheduling, 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 edits and proofreads technical documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling, clarity, format, and consistency. The role verifies basic factual information, checks the consistency of text with illustrations and other graphics, supports document layout and multimedia content, and ensures final copy reflects required editorial changes.
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

• Edit documents for grammar, punctuation, syllabification, spelling, capitalization, proper English usage, grammatical construction, and format requirements.
• Revise sentences, paragraphs, paragraph order, and order of presentation to improve clarity while maintaining the intended meaning.
• Determine publication format by marking copy, planning layout, or preparing specifications for textual or tabular documents.
• Observe and identify internal factual inconsistencies in documents.
• Verify the accuracy of statements, figures, illustrations, and subject-matter terms using standard reference works or other published material.
• Compare illustrations, photographs, tables and charts with text to ensure they are pertinent and consistent.
• Develop familiarity with technical terminology, jargon, and multimedia formats.
• Insert web links, photographs, graphics, and video files into documents as required.
• Proofread final copy to ensure editorial changes and markings have been incorporated.
• Safeguard passwords and access to office computer files and programs.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience as an Editorial Technician, Technical Writer, or Word Processor III where editing was a major duty; OR an Associate’s degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Communications, or Science and two (2) years of experience in technical writing or editing; OR a Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Communications, or Science.
• Must be proficient in the advanced functionality and tools of Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• 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 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 as required.
• 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.