Technical Editor

Technical Editor
Victor 12 is actively seeking to immediately hire a recent college graduate to support the Quality Assurance (QA) Team as a Technical Editor. The qualified candidate possesses a bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, and/or Journalism and is naturally drawn to identifying and correcting errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, etc. The Technical Editor supports the Sr. Quality Assurance Specialist in ensuring all artifacts developed by the organization adhere to best practices and established standards/conventions to achieve 99.5% accuracy for all deliverables. This full-time position is a 100% remote opportunity with expectations to satisfy core working hour expectations (approx. 8 AM to 5 PM EST).
Job Summary
The successful Technical Editor applicant:

• Possesses a strong command of the English language with a passion for proofreading, writing, and editing to produce error-free artifacts.
• Precisely and accurately identifies and corrects errors ranging from high-level content issues (e.g., logic, flow, consistency) to fine details (e.g., formatting, bullet structure, punctuation, font/size selection, logo placement) of lengthy technical artifacts across a team of teams.
• Possesses the stamina to proofread/edit technical material thoroughly, completely, and analytically.
• Recommends opportunities for improvement across the organization’s deliverables in service of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Creates reference materials, style guides, job aids, etc. to support QA goals and organization-wide accountability and responsibility for quality.
• Addresses and discusses issues and proposed solutions with the Senior QA Specialist.

The Technical Editor (internally identified as Quality Assurance Specialist) critically reviews and recommends revisions to correct or improve contract deliverables and final products according to established quality standards. Working under the guidance and direction of the Senior QA Specialist, the Technical Editor supports contract-specific and organization-wide initiatives to achieve 99.5% accuracy goals by adhering to best practices regarding grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, flow, customer-specific standards, etc. The QA Team recommends and implements areas of improvement in workflow, standard operating procedures, and reporting requirements for all deliverables or services.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communication, Journalism, or related field and related work experience/history to include internships (e.g., writing tutor, editor for newspaper/magazine).

• National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). 
• Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).
• Candidate is responsible for providing evaluation accreditation letter.
• Proven experience as an editor/writer or similar role (e.g., proofreader, copyeditor).
• Meticulous attention to detail that supports 99.5% error-free deliverables.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and implement existing standards and protocols in service of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with multi-functional teams and program stakeholders. 
• Ability to work remotely and independently in a distraction-free environment and excellent organizational and teamwork skills.
• Capability to support established work schedule during organization’s core working hours (approx. 8 AM to 5 PM EST) to include timely responsiveness to emails and chats/instant messages.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation (National Criminal History Check (NCHC)) and drug screen.
• Ability to obtain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card to support customers (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident only).

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Victor 12 is a growing, and award winning successful Federal Government contractor.  We were named on the 2017, 2018 and 2019 Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.  
Victor 12 offers a full suite of benefits to its employees through our TriNet partner, such as:

• Paid time off starting at 15 days per year plus 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 5% Company Match 
• 100% paid Vision options
• 100% paid Dental options
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Dependent Day Care FSA
• Health Spending Account
• Significant contribution towards medical insurance 
• Basic Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Service Center
• Employee Assistance Program
• TriNet Discount Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits: Aflac, Chubb, Farmer's Group Select, MetLife (Pet Insurance) and Health Equity
• Monthly Internet Stipend 

Victor12, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”  If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact 407-612-6011 and leave a detailed message including name, contact info and position title.