Editor (CDET)

Editor (CDET)

Davis Defense Group, Inc. (DDG) is seeking an Editor to support the Enlisted College Distance Education Program (ECDEP), U.S. Marine Corps College of Distance Education and Training (CDET) in Quantico Virginia. This position will support the development of onsite and online distance education curriculum for Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) and Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) Professional Military Education (PME).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, edit, and proofread courseware, quizzes and exams, scripts, faculty development materials, and online content for grammar, mechanics, clarity, conciseness, consistency, organization, and conformity to established style guides.
• Review and edit products targeted to different audiences in a variety of areas including administration, communications, military concepts, leadership, and ethics.
• Paginate courseware and assemble original course books and exams electronically.
• Convert text type files into mobile e-book-compatible files, e.g., Moodlebooks.
• Reformat Government or commercial courseware into MS Word and Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf) formats, obtaining any necessary copyright permission, and maintaining an archive of copyright permissions requested and completed.
• Work collaboratively with CDET staff, curriculum developers, media specialists, and students to provide writing and composition advice/assistance and instruction.
• Conduct anti-plagiarism software checks on written assignments.
• Provide support to the CDET online writing center including development of online writing tools and courses for students and faculty.

Required Experience:

• Editing, proofreading, and fact-checking products for accuracy, consistency, and conformity to style and tone across digital, web, and multimedia platforms.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office365 and Adobe suite applications.

Desired Experience:

• Understanding and implementing client style guides for identity guidelines, usage, and formatting.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS, e.g., Moodle).
• Experience with anti-plagiarism software (e.g., Turnitin) and analysis of results.
• Prior military experience or experience supporting the military.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English or a related discipline.

Davis Defense Group, Inc. is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and efficiency in our recruitment and hiring processes. As part of our dedication to these values, DDG does not engage with or entertain the services of third-party recruiting agencies for our staffing needs. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

At DDG, employment decisions are based on an individual's capabilities and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, disability, veteran status, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment to equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, terminations, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our Human Resources department.