Part-time / On-call Editor

Peraton is currently seeking a Part-time/On-call Editor to provide support for research and training course development projects in support of DoD customers.

Approximately 10-15 hours/week.

Location: Remote work allowed 100%.

In this role, you will provide editing support in an applied government setting, working closely with behavioral and social science researchers and training development teams.

Responsibilities of this position include:

Supporting behavioral science and social science research projects for the Department of Defense.
• Edit work products including course presentations, training materials, outlines, reports, grant/contract proposals, and research papers throughout their development.
• General Editorial Responsibilities
  • Correcting errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and syntax.
  • Ensuring all materials adhere to specific organizational, industry, or academic style guides.
  • Maintaining a consistent voice and professional tone across different platforms or sections of a document.
  • Verifying the accuracy of dates, figures, names, and cited facts to uphold the credibility of the information.
  • Providing constructive feedback and working with writers or subject matter experts (SMEs) to refine content and resolve discrepancies.
• Course presentations, Training materials
  • Ensuring content matches defined learning goals and meets the target audience's reading level.
  • Simplifying complex concepts and ensuring instructions for interactive elements are clear and logical.
  • Verifying that images, videos, and graphics are relevant, high-quality, and support the on-screen text or voice-over script.
  • Checking that all links, menu items, and interface elements work as expected in digital formats.
• Work cooperatively with team members to ensure quality, timeliness, and accuracy of research products.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's and minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or PhD and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing constructive, tactful feedback to authors and subject matter experts.
• Ability to manage multiple documents under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Meticulousness in catching inconsistencies in formatting, citations, and terminology.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• The ability to obtain/hold a Secret security clearance.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in a Behavioral or Social Science field such as Psychology, Sociology, or Criminal Justice.
• Mastery of major guides such as APA.
• Experience reviewing/editing course material.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or Position of Public Trust Background Investigation.

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