Proofreader II, FSI-ATPSS

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Because of the depth and experiences of our corporate leadership, we can assure all our customers that "we will do what we say we can do" and will focus on our customer's missions rather than corporate goals. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance.

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Job Title

Proofreader II, FSI-ATPSS

Location

Arlington, VA - Arlington, VA 22201 US (Primary)

Category

Contractors

Job Description

Summary:

Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a qualified Proofreader II to support the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) in Arlington, VA. FSI requires administrative support, and other operational and training program support services. The services under this contract are a blend of administrative support services and scope also encompasses a broad range of program support and professional service expertise necessary to deliver the critical training that FSI delivers.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Verifies the text of typeset pages (including all headers, signatures, and footnotes) ensures conformity with the edited manuscript and with Government Publishing Office (GPO) and Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS)style guides.
• Ensures consistency of style and information with each document.
• Verifies the proper placement of all footnote references.
• Checks all cross-references in volumes.
• Marks page proofs with GPO proofreading symbols as required.
• Suggests additional footnotes as needed for clarity.
• Applies expert knowledge of editorial standards to prepare unclassified manuscripts for the typesetting process.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship.
• Fluency in the English language.
• Superior organization skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to follow technical direction as delivered by the CO, COR, ACOR, or GTM.
• The ability to interact effectively in a multicultural setting.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• The ability to work effectively independently and on a team with colleagues in various employment categories, such as civil and foreign service government employees and other contract employees; and
• The ability to effectively use Microsoft Office business applications (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint), virtual collaboration platforms, and other technical software sufficient to meet the needs of their specific position with the ability to learn new emerging technologies as necessary.
• Thorough knowledge of publication standards and procedures to prepare documents for publication.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in editing manuscripts related to U.S. foreign relations.
• Thorough knowledge of the general history of the United States, world history, and major recent developments in U.S. foreign policy.
• Thorough knowledge of the structure of the Department of State and of other agencies concerned with foreign affairs.
• Thorough knowledge of standard English grammar, punctuation, and diction; excellent writing, spelling, and proofreading ability.
• Thorough knowledge of established editing reference manuals and guidelines, including the GPO Style Manual and FRUS.

Clearance: Must possess a SECRET clearance.

Location: Arlington, VA

Travel: Some travel may be required

Job Type

Full-time

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Travel

Some travel may be required