Technical Editor - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Technical Editor - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Technical Editor in Frederick, MD
Make a positive impact on the scientific community with Leidos' Behavioral Health and Readiness division. We're seeking a skilled Technical Editor to support the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) in Frederick, Maryland. This contingent position funds innovative research across medical fields and military health, transforming healthcare through impactful science.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with content developers to refine documents for clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
- Edit and proofread diverse technical and non-technical materials, including tables, figures, and numerical data.
- Format content to meet style guides, templates, and SOPs.
- Verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all drafts and finals.
- Handle multiple tasks in fast-paced publishing workflows under tight deadlines.
- Maintain and recommend editorial policies.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, superior proofreading, copyediting, and Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Proficiency in AP Stylebook, scientific guides, and familiarity with DoD guidelines preferred. Thrive independently and in teams, adapting to shifting priorities. Familiarity with scientific journals, science writing, graphic design, and desktop publishing essential. U.S. citizenship required for DoD Public Trust clearance. Bachelor’s in English, rhetoric, or similar with 2+ years experience desired.
Why Leidos?
This hybrid role requires 2 days/week onsite. Enjoy work-life balance via Leidos Life, career growth in Life Sciences, and collaboration in a dynamic scientific team. Pay range: $52,000 - $94,000 USD annually, based on experience and qualifications. Position contingent on contract award.
Leidos outthinks, outbuilds, and outpaces the status quo. Disrupt, provoke, and excel with us.
Locations
- Frederick, Maryland, United States
Salary
52,000 - 94,000 USD / yearly
52,000 - 94,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Exceptional proofreading and copyeditingintermediate
- Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)intermediate
- AP Stylebook and scientific style guides expertiseintermediate
- Document formatting and desktop publishingintermediate
- Collaborative tools (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)intermediate
- Tight deadline management and priority shiftingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in writing-intensive field (English, rhetoric) with 2+ years experience (experience)
- U.S. citizenship for DoD Public Trust clearance (experience)
- Exceptional attention to detail (experience)
- Familiarity with scientific publications and journals (experience)
- Experience with DoD correspondence guidelines (preferred) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Edit documents for clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style
- Proofread technical and non-technical documents including tables, figures, data
- Format documents to style, template, and SOP requirements
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of drafts and final copies
- Manage multiple tasks in complex publishing workflows with tight deadlines
- Develop and maintain editorial policies
Benefits
- general: Hybrid work: minimum 2 days/week in Frederick, MD office
- general: Excellent work-life balance with Leidos Life programs
- general: Career development and advancement opportunities in Life Sciences Group
- general: Part of large dynamic workforce with broad scientific expertise
- general: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
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Technical Editor - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Technical Editor - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Technical Editor in Frederick, MD
Make a positive impact on the scientific community with Leidos' Behavioral Health and Readiness division. We're seeking a skilled Technical Editor to support the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) in Frederick, Maryland. This contingent position funds innovative research across medical fields and military health, transforming healthcare through impactful science.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with content developers to refine documents for clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
- Edit and proofread diverse technical and non-technical materials, including tables, figures, and numerical data.
- Format content to meet style guides, templates, and SOPs.
- Verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all drafts and finals.
- Handle multiple tasks in fast-paced publishing workflows under tight deadlines.
- Maintain and recommend editorial policies.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, superior proofreading, copyediting, and Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Proficiency in AP Stylebook, scientific guides, and familiarity with DoD guidelines preferred. Thrive independently and in teams, adapting to shifting priorities. Familiarity with scientific journals, science writing, graphic design, and desktop publishing essential. U.S. citizenship required for DoD Public Trust clearance. Bachelor’s in English, rhetoric, or similar with 2+ years experience desired.
Why Leidos?
This hybrid role requires 2 days/week onsite. Enjoy work-life balance via Leidos Life, career growth in Life Sciences, and collaboration in a dynamic scientific team. Pay range: $52,000 - $94,000 USD annually, based on experience and qualifications. Position contingent on contract award.
Leidos outthinks, outbuilds, and outpaces the status quo. Disrupt, provoke, and excel with us.
Locations
- Frederick, Maryland, United States
Salary
52,000 - 94,000 USD / yearly
52,000 - 94,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Exceptional proofreading and copyeditingintermediate
- Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)intermediate
- AP Stylebook and scientific style guides expertiseintermediate
- Document formatting and desktop publishingintermediate
- Collaborative tools (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)intermediate
- Tight deadline management and priority shiftingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in writing-intensive field (English, rhetoric) with 2+ years experience (experience)
- U.S. citizenship for DoD Public Trust clearance (experience)
- Exceptional attention to detail (experience)
- Familiarity with scientific publications and journals (experience)
- Experience with DoD correspondence guidelines (preferred) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Edit documents for clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style
- Proofread technical and non-technical documents including tables, figures, data
- Format documents to style, template, and SOP requirements
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of drafts and final copies
- Manage multiple tasks in complex publishing workflows with tight deadlines
- Develop and maintain editorial policies
Benefits
- general: Hybrid work: minimum 2 days/week in Frederick, MD office
- general: Excellent work-life balance with Leidos Life programs
- general: Career development and advancement opportunities in Life Sciences Group
- general: Part of large dynamic workforce with broad scientific expertise
- general: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
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