Assistant Editor

Overview

Spathe Systems is seeking an Assistant Editor for the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) mission in support of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). 

Spathe Systems is a rapidly growing SOF led, 8(a) defense contractors headquartered in Tampa, FL with offices in Fayetteville, NC and strategic partner locations in Virginia Beach and Coronado. As a small business with a tight knit family feel, Spathe empowers its employees to solve problems and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Edit academic manuscripts for proper grammar, acronym usage, and adherence to Chicago Manual of Style and other formatting styles as designated by university faculty and staff.
• Initiate and track the progress of publications through the JSOU Press production process.
• Edit professional scholarly works and other academic publications.
• Support publication and distribution of research monographs, books, and occasional papers.
• Support peer review process by coordinating with SMEs.
• Coordinate and facilitate JSOU’s editorial board processes, and confirm accuracy of data and sources used within publications.
• Maintain electronic archives and data characteristics in accordance with industry and university standards.
• Augment and assist JSOU’s Office of the Vice Provost for strategic engagement via planning and conduction of events, activities, and products as assigned
• Monitor the life cycle of JSOU Press products from initial acceptance through final production.
• Produce, brief, and maintain status reports IAW Editor in Chief's guidance.
• Coordinate graphics support, copyright permission, or photo support as necessary

Qualifications

• SECRET clearance required
• MS/MA required in relevant field (e.g. English, Journalism, Public Affairs) and 5 years’ experience in research publication and copy editing OR  BA/BS in relevant field (e.g. English, Journalism, Public Affairs) and 10 years’ experience in research publication, professional publication, and copy editing.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Travel

• Travel is required to various CONUS and OCONUS locations, including hazardous sites. The Contractor shall travel as initiated by written tasking.

Position ID: MJ056AET