Senior Technical Editor - Part Time

Leidos hiring for Senior Technical Editor - Part Time jobs in Accokeek, MD, US

Description

The NISC IV Training Group is looking for a Part Time Senior Technical Editor to contribute to training design and mission support efforts. The Technical Editor will provide support to Aviation Rulemaking Committees (ARC) within AIR to perform technical writing tasks related to the FAA Rulemaking Management Council (RMC), Federal Advisory Committee (FAC), ARC working groups, and other related meetings as requested.

Note: This is a Part Time position working 15 hours per week. However, there will be 4 weeks in the year that this person will be needed 40 hours per week with the ability to travel.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will proofread and edit group products before submission to the customer, format and distribute meeting agendas, notes, and other materials, Edit and format reports, distribute draft reports for comment and collect comments in a comment matrix. Also, will attend ARC meetings and work group meetings to record and develop meeting notes which include proceedings, attendees, and action items. 

Basic Qualifications:

• BA degree and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience.

• Applicants must have a full understanding of the principles, standards, and best practices of written communication.

• The position requires someone that will be able to work independently to ensure documents meet governmental standards, and also be able to collaborate with team members and customers to produce high-quality written products for the customer.

• Strong communication skills are essential, as the position will have a significant impact on the customer's perception of our team's professionalism and performance.

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other government agency.

• Experience using SharePoint sites. 

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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