Editorial Specialist

CTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. Headquartered in McLean, VA, CTEC has over 300 team members working on mission-critical systems and projects for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management. The work we do effects millions of U.S. citizens daily as they interact with the systems we build. Our best-in-class commercial solutions, modified for our customers’ bespoke mission requirements, are enabling this future every day.

The Company has experienced rapid growth over the past 3 years and recently received a strategic investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN). In addition to our recent growth in Federal Civilian agencies, we are seeking to expand our capabilities in cloud development and footprint in national-security focused agencies within the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community.

 

Job Title: Editorial Specialist

Description

We are seeking a skilled Editorial Specialist to join our team. You will be responsible for performing comprehensive quality assurance reviews of instructional courseware and related assets, ensuring editorial excellence, technical accuracy, and compliance with project standards and accessibility requirements across online, instructor-led, and hybrid learning products.

 

Responsibilities

Editorial and Quality Assurance Review

• Review training assets for grammar, internal consistency, functionality (for web-based products), and adherence to project style and design guides prior to client submission
• Compile and communicate detailed quality review findings for use by the development team

Accessibility and Compliance

• Review training assets for Section 508 accessibility compliance
• Document accessibility issues and collaborate with development teams to resolve identified issues

Process Improvement and Standards Development

• Identify emerging issues from the review process that may drive new or updated quality assurance requirements
• Collaborate with Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs) and development teams to establish course-specific QA requirements when deviations from global standards are necessary

Quality Assurance Oversight and Documentation

• Maintain QA surveillance processes related to content development and production programming as new requirements are identified
• Maintain and update QA process documentation as required

 

Qualifications

Logistics:

• East coast core hours of 9am to 3pm
• Reliable high-speed internet connection

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Educational Technology or other related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing editorial quality assurance or technical content review in a learning or digital content environment
• Experience reviewing eLearning courses developed in Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline 360/Rise, or similar authoring tools

Technical and Quality Skills: Ensure accuracy and consistency in content development. Strong understanding of 508 accessibility compliance.

• Excellent editorial and writing skills
• Demonstrated understanding of Section 508 requirements, with experience reviewing materials for compliance
• Extensive experience reviewing web-based materials for grammar, continuity, content completeness, and functionality
• Experience serving as an Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) or as a member of a courseware development team

Work Environment:

• Ability to work closely with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams including strong facilitation and analysis skills

• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Exhibit ability to lead a team through a learning asset development lifecycle
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously

• Demonstrate strong information technology skills specifically working in the Microsoft Teams and SharePoint environments

 

Clearance Requirement

• Public Trust

 

If you are looking for a fun and challenging environment with talented, motivated people to work with, CTEC is the right place for you. In addition to employee salary, we offer an array of employee benefits including:

• Paid vacation & Sick leave

• Health insurance coverage

• Career training

• Performance bonus programs

• 401K contribution & Employer Match

• 11 Federal Holidays