Communications Copy Editor

Title: Communications Copy Editor
Location: Washington, D.C.
Security Clearance: Sensitive 
Schedule: Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent.

About KACE: 
When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!

Job Summary:
The Postal Inspection Service Communications, Governance & Strategy (CGS) staff regularly coordinates with subject matter experts (SMEs) to support the packaging of educational materials, promotional materials, public service announcements, press releases, and other deliverables disseminated by CGS, the Postal Inspection Service, and USPS. The role of a copy editor is vital to ensuring the clarity, accuracy, and consistency of our written content. Their meticulous review and editing guarantee that the material is not only free of errors but also effectively achieves the intended communications objectives. When working in unison with the rest of the team, this role dramatically enhances the quality and effectiveness of our communications, connecting our employees to our agency’s purpose and mission and empowering the American public to protect themselves from criminals who attack or exploit the U.S. Mail.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• The Communications copy editor position provides task-specific support to the rest of the team. The copy editor will augment the career staff to ensure all written communications, especially for external audiences, are properly reviewed, formatted, and reflect the organization in the best light.
• Properly formatted, final versions of press releases.
• Properly formatted, final versions of agency newsletters, memos, and other internal communications.
• Properly formatted, final versions of official agency publications and crime prevention materials.
• Properly formatted, final versions of PowerPoint presentations for relevant instructional purposes.
• Other communications resources and documents as needed, properly formatted.
• CGS Communications management, or a designee, will assess and accept all deliverables before deliverables are considered complete
• This position will be responsible for other duties as assigned consistent with writing and editing.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Communications, or a related field OR a minimum of three years of work experience demonstrating the ability to organize information and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Advanced knowledge of the rules of grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to correct errors of grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, and other elements of the English language sufficient to ensure written products are correct, clear, concise, and compliant with established style guides.
• Ability to analyze written content on the paragraph, page, and chapter levels to ensure overall messaging is coherent and cohesive.  
• Proficiency in conducting research on the internet, in public databases, and through email, phone, or in-person queries with subject matter experts to ensure claims of fact are true and accurate.
• Knowledge of basic page layout and typography sufficient to identify errors and make corrections or instruct graphics personnel to do so. 
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to provide clear instructions to a variety of stakeholders within and outside of the Communications Unit.
• Ability to effectively work with and without direct supervision.
• Ability to support the preparation of a final work product.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), including the use of the Track Changes tool; proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, including the use of the Comment tools.

Clearance: 
Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements: 

• Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
• Favorable credit check for all cleared positions 
• Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Standing/Walking/Mobility:  Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees. Standing for prolonged and extended periods of time.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling:  0% - 10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing:  0% - 10% of the time.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:  Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
• Sitting:  Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com

KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@kacecompany.com.