Quality Assurance Editor

We arent generic contractors; we are expert consultants. We work with our clients determine the ideal solution to their problems. We are seeking candidates who can help us create dynamic engaging exciting content with an emphasis on user-centered design user experience (UX) and accessibility for all learners. This requires candidates who are exceptional in their attention to detail and consistency.

The Quality Assurance Editor is responsible for ensuring that all project deliverables meet established government client standards for branding style formatting consistency and accuracy. This role serves as the final quality control function prior to deliverable submission enforcing adherence to the clients Style Guide templates naming conventions and Section 508 accessibility requirements.

The Quality Assurance Editor works across deliverable typesincluding Incident Position Descriptions (IPDs) Position Task Books (PTBs) Incident Position Standards (IPS) instructional materials handouts and web contentto ensure consistent application of terminology formatting and editorial conventions. They collaborate with project managers instructional designers technical writer/editors and subject matter experts to resolve discrepancies and maintain 100% uniformity across products developed under the same effort.

The role requires exceptional attention to detail the ability to systematically identify and resolve inconsistencies and the judgment to enforce standards without compromising technical accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct editorial and quality assurance reviews of all deliverables prior to client submission.

• Ensure full compliance with the clients Style Guide GPO style conventions and project-specific templates.

• Verify consistency across related deliverables (e.g. IPD PTB IPS training materials).

• Apply and enforce standardized formatting capitalization terminology acronyms and file naming conventions.

• Identify and correct inconsistencies in structure layout and document organization.

• Validate proper use of styles headings lists tables and embedded elements (figures hyperlinks references).

• Ensure deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility requirements and formatting expectations for final publication.

• Perform cross-document comparisons to detect drift in terminology task statements and language patterns.

• Maintain and apply editorial checklists and QA processes for repeatable quality control.

• Proactively coordinate with authors and team members to resolve issues while maintaining project timelines.

• Develop and maintain best practices according to guidelines standardizing review processes and ensuring quality control.

• Work independently and demonstrate active listening and collaboration with peers in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship required by federal contract

• Bachelors degree in English Communications or related field.

• 5 years of experience in technical editing and quality assurance

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience editing technical or federal deliverables (e.g. training materials standards manuals guidance documents)

• Proven ability to apply and enforce a formal style guide (e.g. agency-specific GPO)

• Experience performing quality assurance reviews across multiple related documents

• Ability to provide short-term surge support as well as regular workflow schedules

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word including:

  • Styles and templates

  • Track Changes and commenting

  • Structured formatting (headings lists tables)

• Experience identifying and resolving cross-document inconsistencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and pattern recognition

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Experience supporting a government client and executing both independently and as part of a team.

• Experience working in a virtual environment and familiarity with SharePoint Teams and Outlook.

• Familiarity with emergency management and wildland fire concepts and terminology is a plus.

Job Location(s): Position is remote.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: