Chipton-Ross - Technical Editing Specialist

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: 214188 - Technical Editing Specialist
Industry: PRO
Region: CA-S.Cali-Los Angeles/Orange Counties
City: El Segundo
State: CA
Rate: Up to $48.00 DOE
Duration: 5 months
Description: Chipton-Ross is seeking a Technical Editing Specialist for an opportunity in El Segundo, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Minimum Requirements:
" Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or a related discipline
" Five years of related experience
" Proficient with technical editing procedures
" Ability to quickly learn and retain complex procedures
" Attention to detail and consistency across an entire project and the ability to follow through
" Needs to express ideas logically, clearly and concisely
" Ability to work under deadline and manage multiple projects simultaneously
" Advanced skills in MS Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel
" Proficient in Adobe applications (primarily Acrobat but Illustrator and Photoshop a plus)
" Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
" Ability to use a computer to complete activities.
" Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence.
" While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment.
" U.S citizenship is required to work on certain sensitive but unclassified documents, although a security clearance is not required.
Skills: More emphasis on copy editing experience (esp. Chicago Manual of Style).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides technical editing and formatting of reports and journal publications. Checks documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency, and content problems. Ensures that documents follow the organization's style guide.
" Proofreads and edits technical copy to ensure consistency, cohesiveness, grammatical accuracy, readability, and compliance with security and contractual requirements.
" Refines and organizes document input; edits and proofreads text, artwork, tables, graphs, and mathematical materials.
" Plans and coordinates preparation of illustrative material, reproduction, and other publications services.
" Advises authors/requestors of the preparation, development, approval, and scheduling of technical and administrative material for internal or external publication.
" Prepares cost estimates and project work orders.
" Assists other department personnel in production of various projects, as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
" Project management experience is preferred
" Prior experience working with government/DOD programs and related document markings
" Section 508 compliance formatting skill a plus
" Experience with AI-assisted editing tools

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

5 or more years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree, or 3 or more years of relevant experience with Master's degree
School must be accredited.

HOURS:
5/40 workweek. 1st shift. 7AM to 4PM
: Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
Contact: Silmese Graves
sgraves@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
11832 Fishing Point Drive, Suite 100
Newport News, VA 23606

Phone: (757) 595-0005 x261 or (877) 244-5418 x261

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.