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Oneida Professional Services (OPS) is actively seeking a highly motivated, full-time Thesis Editor (Remote) . Key Responsibilities: Contractor shall edit theses for clarity of meaning, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, proper word use, typos, spelling, concision, consistency, and organization; this includes editing citations and reference lists for punctuation and completeness in accordance with the citation style used in the thesis as required by each student's department or advisor. The contractor shall provide an edited version of each student’s document covering areas listed above to the student and the Government via SharePoint, with edits, comments, and suggestions provided in the document via Track Changes, marginal comments, and/or email. The contractor will be given the thesis content in the NPS-approved format. Contractor shall deliver edited theses with formatting no worse than when the document was first received from the student by the contractor. If needed for clarification, the contractor shall interact directly with the students via email, videoconference, or phone to be able to appropriately indicate corrections in the edited document. This direct communication can save time, help ensure timely deliverables, and increase comprehension of meaning between the student and editor. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in editing academic documents, including theses, dissertations, or research reports. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and track changes feature. Knowledge of citation styles commonly used in academic writing, such as APA, MLA, Chicago, etc. Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and correct grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. Strong communication skills to interact effectively with students and faculty members. Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience as a technical or copy editor. Thorough knowledge of and comfort using the Chicago Manual of Style. Knowledge/command of other citation styles (e.g., APA, IEEE) a plus. Experience editing government or military publications (or works intended for those audiences) a plus. Experience working with and editing for non-native English speakers a plus. Ability to converse politely and professionally with a variety of audiences. Ability to edit quickly and on short notice. Comfortable using SharePoint and Track Changes in Microsoft Word. Master’s degree in English or a related field. Compensation Range: • $5.00 per page edited About Us: The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer-focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide. Our family of companies includes: Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE) Mission Support Services (MS2) Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS) Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES) General Mechanical Corporation (GMC) LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2) We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business-like delivery of services to enhance our customers’ missions. Oneida ESC Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Oneida ESC Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises

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