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\nARServices is seeking a Technical Editor in the Ft. Belvoir, VA area.
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\nThe Technical Editor will support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Research and Development Directorate (RD). This position provides editorial expertise, document quality control, and publication support while ensuring compliance with Department of Defense regulations.
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\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n\tEdit and refine technical documents, reports, briefings, and presentations for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and grammatical correctness.\n\tEnsure compliance with formatting and publication standards, including DoD correspondence guidelines.\n\tManage version control and document workflow, coordinating updates and ensuring timely delivery of materials.\n\tSupport the development of high-quality briefing materials, white papers, and executive summaries for senior leadership.\n\tProvide guidance on technical writing best practices to subject matter experts.\n\tWork closely with authors, researchers, and leadership to enhance readability, coherence, and messaging of written materials.\n\tCoordinate document reviews for classification compliance, ensuring proper markings and adherence to security classification guides.\n\tTrack, manage, and respond to internal and external taskers with attention to deadlines and accuracy.\n\nSecurity Clearance Requirement:\n\n\n\tActive/Current Secret required\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\n\n\tBachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field (or equivalent experience).\n\tMinimum 10 years of technical editing experience in a government or DoD setting.\n\tStrong command of grammar, style, and document structure.\n\tProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), SharePoint, and workflow platforms.\n\tExperience with DoD correspondence policies and document publication standards.\n\tFamiliarity with technical terminology, particularly in defense, science, or engineering disciplines.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n\n\tExperience working with DTRA or similar DoD organizations.\n\tAbility to capture meeting discussions using shorthand or rapid writing techniques.\n\tExperience working with O-6/GS-15 or higher.\n\nARServices is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.