JANUS Research Group
Technical Writer/Editor Job at JANUS Research Group in Fort Eustis
JANUS Research Group, Fort Eustis, VA, United States, 23604
Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.
Supporting the FCC Army and Joint Concept Division, this position requires an applicant who is a self-starter with the ability to prioritize workloads and adjust priorities based on new guidance. Must be comfortable in fluid task environments and frequent engagement with Army/Joint/DoD senior leaders.
Tech Editor : Upon request, write, edit and rephrase concept documents and turn them into outputs for internal and external audiences. Must proof read draft documents and product deliverables to ensure they are grammatically correct and follow Army writing standards in accordance with AR 25-50, Preparing and Managing Correspondence. Prepare and edit visualization products in coordination with the government Army Operating Concept (AOC) Writing Team; Conduct Literature Research, Analysis, and Synthesis to discover, analyze, and synopsize literature that is relevant to the development of new concepts. Research literature includes strategic guidance; potential adversaries and threat descriptions and analyses; Future Operating Environment descriptions, final reports, and recommendations from past wargames, studies, analyses, experiments, tests and reports on emerging technologies; and Joint and Sister Service concepts.
Specific knowledge, skills, and experience include:
Required:
Salary: $70k - $80k
Travel: 10 - 15%
JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™
JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.
JANUS Research Group participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Supporting the FCC Army and Joint Concept Division, this position requires an applicant who is a self-starter with the ability to prioritize workloads and adjust priorities based on new guidance. Must be comfortable in fluid task environments and frequent engagement with Army/Joint/DoD senior leaders.
Tech Editor : Upon request, write, edit and rephrase concept documents and turn them into outputs for internal and external audiences. Must proof read draft documents and product deliverables to ensure they are grammatically correct and follow Army writing standards in accordance with AR 25-50, Preparing and Managing Correspondence. Prepare and edit visualization products in coordination with the government Army Operating Concept (AOC) Writing Team; Conduct Literature Research, Analysis, and Synthesis to discover, analyze, and synopsize literature that is relevant to the development of new concepts. Research literature includes strategic guidance; potential adversaries and threat descriptions and analyses; Future Operating Environment descriptions, final reports, and recommendations from past wargames, studies, analyses, experiments, tests and reports on emerging technologies; and Joint and Sister Service concepts.
Specific knowledge, skills, and experience include:
- Capacity to work with a great deal of independence and multiple, concurrent efforts without technical supervision and the ability to follow schedules associated with assignments.
- Knowledge of English grammar, writing, proofreading, editing practices, and familiarity with the requirements of DoD policy and regulations
- Knowledge of the specialized grammar and writing guidelines as they pertain to the preparation of Army Concept documents.
- Ability to select, analyze, and present information in an organized, logical, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others. Skill in writing papers for publication.
- Experience developing and maintaining databases with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personal Identifiable Information (PII)
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree: Communications, Journalism, Creative Writing or other related discipline
- Clearance: Secret
- 3+ years of experience with editing publications, on-line publications or similar products
- Desired:
- Experience with DoD/Army preferred
- Experience with basic data analytic tools and methodologies
- Experience with developing graphics or other visualizations in support of document publication
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, Access, and advanced desktop publishing software and their applications to write and edit reports.
Salary: $70k - $80k
Travel: 10 - 15%
JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™
JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.
JANUS Research Group participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify
JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.