Senior Editorial Technician: Technical Writing & Data

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 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.