Terminologist

The Terminologist reports to and receives work direction derivatives from the JEDD Project Manager, the Doctrine Analyst, and the Senior Doctrine Analyst.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and synchronize the official DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms and related publications to ensure consistency with approved terminology.

• Monitor and apply changes to the DoD Dictionary, facilitating the process for incorporating new or updated terms and definitions into active publications.

• Support doctrine development by tracking documents through the drafting, coordination, and approval lifecycle, ensuring terminology aligns with joint doctrine.

• Conduct quality control checks to prevent “doctrinal drift” between Service-level and Joint-level publications.

• Draft correspondence, manage publication tracking, and prepare briefing materials using MS Office tools

EDUCATION

• Associate degree or equivalent in Business Management; Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related disciplines is preferred.

• High School degree with 3 years of experience with the tasks within the Experience section is also acceptable.

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated success in two (2) or more of the following areas:

• Familiarity with terms in the DoD Dictionary and process for incorporating approved terminology changes.

• Familiarity with doctrine development and publication processes.

• Experience ensuring consistency of data between related documents.

• Experience with Excel, MS Word, Power Point.

CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Able to write clear communications and present training programs.

• Excellent organizational, planning, problem-solving, prioritization, and interpersonal skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus

• Daily travel in local area during workday (including use of personal vehicle)

• Be able to work an unstable schedule, to include holidays and weekends.

SPECIAL POSITION NOTATIONS

• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required for up to three weeks at a time (or longer)

• Qualification as an authorized company driver is required. All authorized company drivers must have a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to the company's auto insurance provider.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• A Secret security clearance is required for this position.

• The ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance is required for this position.