Leidos · 9 hours ago
Technical Editor
Frederick, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$52K/yr - $94K/yr
2+ years expLeidos is a company in the health and services sector, seeking a Technical Editor to provide editing support to the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) in Frederick, Maryland. The Technical Editor will work across a variety of research programs to ensure clarity and accuracy in technical and non-technical documents.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with content developers to edit documents for clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style
Edit and proofread technical and non-technical documents of varied length and complexity, including tables, figures, and numerical data
Format documents to adhere to applicable style and template requirements
Ensure drafts and final copies of documents are accurate, complete, and adhere to applicable formatting, style, and SOP requirements
Manage and track multiple tasks as part of a complex publishing workflow with tight deadlines
Follow, develop, recommend, and maintain editorial policies
Qualification
Required
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent proofreading, copyediting, and word processing and formatting skills
Experience editing documents in accordance with the current AP Stylebook and standard scientific style guides; familiarity with Department of Defense correspondence guidelines a plus
The ability to work independently and in a team environment and to proactively raise questions, concerns, and suggestions related to editorial issues as they arise
The ability to work on tight deadlines and to shift priorities on short notice
Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and collaborative tools (particularly Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive)
Familiarity with a wide range of scientific publications including scientific journals and abstracts
Familiarity with science writing, graphic design, layout, and desktop publishing best practices in order to communicate with others in the publication development process
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a writing intensive field such as English, rhetoric, or similar discipline, with 2+ years related experience is desired
This position requires U.S. citizenship in order to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Public Trust security clearance
Benefits
Excellent work-life balance
Many opportunities for career development and advancement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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