Copy Editor - Temporary

JOB DESCRIPTION: The SAIC Gulf Coast office in Shalimar, FL is seeking to fill a temporary position for an experienced copyeditor with strong editing and word processing / formatting skills to join our editing team. This position requires on-site availability. This position will regularly execute document production / distribution outside the scope of typical copyediting work, including printing, binding, and shipping documents. This Copyeditor must be able and willing to coordinate a document from start to finish, including interacting with authors, executing some word processing, and being responsible for quality control on shared or delegated editorial tasks. This position provides proofreading and editorial support; is responsible for ensuring that all spelling, grammar, and punctuation is correct; points out inconsistencies, faulty logic, and awkward, unclear, or redundant passages; provides consistency in capitalization, compound words, lists and numbers; checks in-text references for figures, tables, and sections; checks for parallelism and for clear antecedents to pronouns; creates and checks all entries in the Table of Contents and Lists of Tables and Figures; checks for consistency in format; and edits the document in a consistent style (typically, Gregg Reference plus project-specific style sheet). We need an editor who is extremely organized, flexible and dedicated to quality. EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts, English, Journalism or related field preferred. In lieu of a degree, six (6) years progressive, comparable experience will be considered. REQUIRED SKILLS:  3+ years experience in copyediting and formatting large, highly complex documents (300+ pages with embedded illustrations). Demonstrated proficiency in advanced features of Microsoft Word, including .dot template files, styles, tracked changes, section breaks, table formatting, and headers/footers. Experience in editing non-fiction documents. Ability to perform well in a deadline-driven environment. Excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, and substantive editing skills, including the ability to identify and correct inconsistencies, wordiness, and awkwardness in text and organization. Working knowledge of several style guides (e.g., Gregg Reference, Chicago, APA). Discretion and diplomacy, especially when working with technical staff to resolve production schedule conflicts and editorial issues. Ability to estimate job hours required for editorial, word processing/formatting, and production tasks based on departmental guidance. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and consensus-building environment. DESIRED SKILLS: Experience with publishing for government contractors and with large-volume documents (300+ pages). This position can only be filled locally and is not able to be performed via telecommuting.TO APPLY:Please click on the link below: https://cp-its-rmprd.saic.com/MAIN/careerportal/Job_Profile.cfm?szUniqueCareerPortalID=85&szOrderID=110856We are an affirmative action employer that values cultural diversity in the workplace    Company: SAIC Location: Shalimar, FL 32579 Status: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project Job Category: Editorial/Writing Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Company: SAIC Reference Code: FT110856TK