Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented, process-focused and deadline-driven individual? Are you a strong advocate for great writing and communications? Are your best moments spent collaborating with others to ensure a smooth experience for all parties? If so, we could make a great team!

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

The Communications Department is looking for an Editorial Operations Lead, housed within the Technical Writing and Operations Section of its Messaging and Editorial Group.

As an Editorial Operations Lead...

• Partner with the section supervisors for Editorial and Technical Writing to lead intake of new classified and unclassified editorial and technical writing work, understanding skill sets and availabilities of the team to effectively assign tasking.
• Be the primary intake interface for the three sections, understanding the necessary questions to ask and information to glean to ensure requests are processed expediently and proper processes are followed.
• Partner with the section supervisors and COMM’s finance and operations team to create accurate estimates for work and level of effort.
• Work with the group and section supervisors on long-term planning for the editorial and technical writing sections.
• Work closely across the department and the Laboratory to assist staff members in understanding priority of the work, establishing workflows, ensuring accurate adherence to use of content management tools and processes, and managing staff workload and client expectations.
• Partner closely with COMM project managers to ensure effective communication of deadlines, benchmarks and accountability for all project stakeholders.
• Support operations for the Lab’s technical journal, the APL Technical Digest, to include working with the Tech Digest editor in chief and managing editor to identify themes and topics for issues, maintain mailing lists, assist with administration and more.
• Develop a high-level understanding of the technical editing and writing work being performed by the group, as well as the needs of our partners around the Laboratory, and be able to adequately convey and advocate for the sections’ role and expertise.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• A bachelor's degree in English, communications or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• 2+ years of related professional experience.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated project management skills, especially with broad multipronged initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to assess situations, collaborate across the organization, ask timely questions and communicate clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing needs and situations.
• Willingness to learn and develop in skill areas in which you may not have as much experience.

• Are able to obtain Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Project management certifications or education, such as a PMP.
• Knowledge of classified systems and programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading intake of work or in other traffic management roles.
• Holds an active secret clearance.

Demonstrated experience managing or working on large publication projects.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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