Editor

1 month ago

Alexandria, Virginia, United States tapwage Full time
Overview


IDA's Strategy, Forces, and Resources Division (SFRD) performs interdisciplinary research on nuclear strategy and policy; emerging technology; chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense; force readiness; human capital; risk and resilience; international arms markets; and strategy, policy, and organization.

The Editor provides substantive editorial support to SFRD's research staff and Division Management. Responsibilities include detailed editing of presentation materials, reports, papers, documents, and other publications. The Editor may also assist other research divisions in the editing and production of their publications.

Responsibilities

  • Edits and formats text, illustrations, citations, and tables in accordance with prescribed editorial and proofreading conventions. Provides extensive revisions, rewriting, copyediting, or proofreading as required. Recommends other improvements and advises research staff on publication organization, format, and style.
  • Reviews publication content for narrative cohesion and flow, clarity, and compliance with IDA and other prescribed editorial standards to ensure the highest possible quality.
  • Coordinates adjudication of edits with research staff.
  • Provides guidelines on related publication matters such as copyright restrictions, procedures for public release of IDA publications, and procedures for disseminating released publications. Informs research staff about the different types of IDA publications and may recommend which type is appropriate for their work.
  • Provides training and guidance to administrative and research staff on publication and graphic requirements, formatting, and software applications.
  • May participate in peer reviews or in other managementdirected document reviews.
  • May prepare release forms, transmittal letters, and other administrative forms and memos required for distribution of publications.
  • May orient and advise new staff members on applicable procedures for version control, security markings, and publication procedures.
  • May maintain databases of products and track status of deliverables for compliance with schedule.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

  • BA/BS or MA/MS degree.
  • Four or more years responsible work experience as a text editor with related experience in document production.
  • Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Word is required. Expertise with a variety of word processing or desktop publishing software applications, PDF files, webbased applications, and graphics software is desired.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills.
  • Team player who can also work independently.
  • Ability to interact effectively with personnel at a variety of career stages and from various academic disciplines.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.
About IDA

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a private, nonprofit corporation headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, just outside Washington, DC. IDA's mission is to answer the most challenging U.S. security and science policy questions with objective analysis leveraging extraordinary scientific, technical, and analytic expertise.

IDA embraces diversity and supports an inclusive work environment. Working here requires energy, commitment, flexibility, and teamwork.

Whether you're a graduate student ready to start your career, a professional looking for your next challenge, or a member of the military hoping to transition to the private sector while continuing to make a difference in the national security of your country, we offer exciting opportunities to learn and grow.


Sponsors rely on IDA for dispassionate, fact-based, and scientifically rigorous research and advice performed in a research environment free of commercial or shareholder interests where objectivity and the public interest are foremost.

The work produced by IDA is characterized by unquestioned objectivity and high quality. Because of our unique relationship with our U.S. Government sponsors, IDA enjoys unusual access to classified government information and sensitive corporate proprietary information.

Why Work at IDA?

  • Competitive salary and benefits, including diverse health insurance options, generous 11% contribution to retirement, 6 weeks 100% paid parental leave, 20 days paid time off, and relocation reimbursement.
  • Missionoriented work at a nonprofit that supports and protects our Nation's warfighters; as a nonprofit, IDA employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL).
  • Organizationwide commitment to diversity in the workplace and providing a working environment free from discrimination, by fostering a culture of active citizenship and implementing datadriven processes of continuous feedback and learning.
  • Professional development including tuition reimbursement, internal and external trainings, and funding for researcherpitched projects and publications.
  • A strong employee and corporate culture of worklife balance, including commitment to average 40hour work weeks through flex time, telework options, and expectation of communication only during core business hours.
  • Easy access to local dining and shopping. Employer contributes $300/month (IRS max) to commuter benefits.
U.S. Citizenship is required

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required

IDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair recruiting process and working environment free from discrimination.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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