Copy Editor Job at MVM, Ashburn, VA

  • MVM
  • Ashburn, VA

Job Description

Title: Copy EditorLocation: Washington, DC /Remote eligibleSecurity Clearance: Moderate Background Investigation (MBI)Schedule: Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependentSalary: Approximately $ 75,000-82,000.00/AnnuallyLevel: ISA I-DDivision: Communications, Governance, and Strategy GroupAbout KACE:KACE delivers technology-enabled mission services that advance public health, public safety, and national security, combining our large-scale operational capabilities with advanced technologies and data insights to meet the government’s most complex challenges.At KACE, purpose and service are at the heart of everything we do, and every role plays a part in the mission. Our employees bring a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives to the critical government operations we support, making a measurable impact every day. This is purpose-driven work, and we are committed to delivering a workforce that is mission-focused, accountable, and dedicated to advancing the nation’s safety, security, and performance.We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work! This is an honor that reflects the voices of our employees and the culture we’ve built together. This certification recognizes our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging workplace where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered. At KACE, being a Great Place to Work means we prioritize professional growth, celebrate achievements, encourage collaboration, and foster an environment where innovation thrives.The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!Job Summary:The Postal Inspection Service Communications, Governance & Strategy (CGS) staff regularly coordinate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to support the production of governance and procedural documentation. The role of a copy editor is vital to ensuring the clarity, accuracy, and consistency of our written content. Their meticulous review and editing guarantee that the material is not only free of errors but also effectively achieves the intended communications objectives. The Governance copy editor position provides task-specific support to the rest of the team. The copy editor will augment the career and non-career staff to ensure all written products are reviewed, formatted, and concise.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Delivers properly formatted, final versions of policies, procedures, and other governance work type products.Coordinates work products with applicable shareholders.Ensure timelines and deliverables are maintained.Obtains management approval of all final work products.Provides guidance to career and non-career staff regarding the drafting of policies and procedures.Assist with other communication/governance work products as needed.Proficiency in reviewing and editing standard operating procedures, policies, and other written instructions.Advanced knowledge of the rules of grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation.Ability to correct errors of grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, and other elements of the English language sufficient to ensure written products are correct, clear, concise, and compliant with established style guides.Ability to analyze written content on the paragraph, page, and chapter levels to ensure overall messaging is coherent and cohesive.Proficiency in conducting research on the internet, in public databases, and through email, phone, or in-person queries with subject matter experts to ensure claims of fact are true and accurate.Knowledge of basic page layout and typography is sufficient to identify errors and make corrections or instruct graphics personnel to do so.Ability to effectively work with and without direct supervision.Ability to support the preparation of a final product.Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), including the use of the Track Changes tool; proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, including the use of the Comment tools.Minimum Qualifications & Skills:A Bachelor’ Degree from an accredited college or university AND a minimum of (3) three years of work experience demonstrating the ability to organize information and communicate effectively.Experience supporting law enforcement and/or experience in legal drafting is desired.Significant demonstrated experience will be considered in lieu of the education requirement.Clearance:Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements:Must be a U.S Citizen.Favorable credit check for all cleared positionsSuccessfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.Residency requirement - 3 consecutive years in the last 5 years.Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees.Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 10% of the time.Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 10%Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type, and use a telephone system 100% of the time.Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.For more information about the company please visit our website at is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@kacecompany.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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