Technical Editor job opportunity at The Aerospace Corporation.



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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Job Summary The Writing and Editing department (Technical Publications) within the Corporate Affairs and Communications division provides technical editing and formatting of reports and journal publications. As the Technical Editing Specialist II, you will support Aerospace authors to ensure successful delivery of technical reports to government customers and other stakeholders. Responsibilities include providing direct-charge support to internal authors on technical deliverables best practices, facilitating the AeroReports process when required, reviewing documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency, and content issues while ensuring that documents follow the organization’s style guide. In addition, ad hoc support to general division needs, such as occasional content development, proofreading, etc. is to be expected. The selected candidate will   be required   to work   full-time   on-site at our facility in   El Segundo, CA. What You’ll Be Doing Provides direct-charge support for technical editing and formatting of reports and journal publications. Checks documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency, and content problems. Ensures that documents follow the organization’s style guide Proofreads and edits technical copy to ensure consistency, cohesiveness, grammatical accuracy, readability, and compliance with security and contractual requirements Refines and organizes document input; edits and proofreads text, artwork, tables, graphs, and mathematical materials Plans and coordinates preparation of illustrative material, reproduction, and other publications services Advises authors/requestors of the preparation, development, approval, and scheduling of technical and administrative material for internal or external publication Prepares cost estimates and project work orders What You Need to be Successful     Minimum   Requirements for the   Technical Editing Specialist II​   include:     Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or a related discipline is required A minimum of ( 3) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience is required Proven expertise in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and style guides, with a focus on Chicago Manual of Style and AP Style Proficient with technical editing procedures (ability to quickly learn and retain information for process, requirements, etc.) Familiarity with advanced MS Office features for Word, PowerPoint, Excel (document formatting, templates, restrictions, etc.) Ability to work under deadline and manage multiple projects simultaneously Attention to detail and consistency across an entire project and the ability to follow through Needs to express ideas logically, clearly and concisely Proficient in Adobe applications (primarily Acrobat, Illustrator and Photoshop, are a strong plus) U.S. citizenship is required to work on certain sensitive but unclassified documents, although a security clearance is not required How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Project management experience is preferred Prior experience working with government/DOD programs and related document markings Section 508 compliance formatting skill a plus Experience with AI-assisted editing tools A current and active Secret security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government, is strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship is   required   to obtain a security clearance   We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $30.80 - $46.20 Pay Basis: Hourly Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: Operate Strategically Lead Change    Engage with Impact    Foster Innovation    Deliver Results   Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include: Comprehensive health care and wellness plans Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire Flexible spending accounts Variable pay program for exceptional contributions Relocation assistance Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career Education assistance programs An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at  peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review  Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .

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