Senior Editor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

This position is contingent upon successful contract award.

Responsible for the final polish, structural integrity, and professional publication of joint and service doctrine. This role goes beyond simple proofreading; it requires a deep understanding of the Joint Doctrine Development and Publishing Process. You will ensure that complex military concepts are communicated with absolute clarity, conciseness, and stylistic consistency while managing the technical formatting and graphic integration necessary for formal distribution.

Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Doctrinal Publishing Oversight: Navigate end-to-end joint or Service doctrine development lifecycle, ensuring all publications adhere to specific standards and timelines.
• Content Refinement: Edit highly technical documents for order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, ensuring the "warfighter’s voice" is consistent across all chapters.
• Advanced Document Formatting: Utilize expert-level features of software tools to manage complex document layouts, including the integration of tables, figures, and hierarchical heading structures.
• Multi-Platform Design: Leverage a suite of professional software (including Microsoft Word, Adobe, CorelDraw, and Photoshop) to create and edit both text and graphic elements within doctrinal publications.
• Standardization Enforcement: Act as the final gatekeeper for official style guides, ensuring that all terminology and formatting comply with established DoD or Service-level protocols.
• Quality Assurance: Provide mentorship and oversight equivalent to a lead editor, evaluating the work of junior contributors to maintain the highest standards of professional publication.
• Travel may be required

Experience Requirements:

Candidates must demonstrate successful performance in at least three (3) of the following areas:

• Professional Editorial Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience at a level equivalent to the Editor category.
• Doctrinal Expertise: Mastery of the joint or Service doctrine development and publishing processes.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with specialized editing and graphic software such as Adobe Acrobat, CorelDraw, and Photoshop, in addition to Microsoft Office.
• Technical Formatting: Expert knowledge of advanced document formatting features (e.g., style panes, section breaks, and automated cross-referencing).
• Stylistic Precision: Proven ability to edit complex documents according to rigid standards for style, flow, and terminology.

Education & Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Management Science, or a related field.
• No degree required if the candidate possesses at least 5 years of demonstrated success in the technical editing and publishing areas listed above.

Clearance Requirements: Possesses and maintain Top Secret Clearance ( SCI preferred )

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Prevailance, Inc. proudly supports veterans as a member of the V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) program and the Hire Vets initiative. Recognized as a Top Workplace in 2025 , Prevailance fosters a supportive, mission-driven environment for its team members. We provide a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, designed to support health, wellness, and financial security. Our benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• TriCare Supplemental
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Computing Device Reimbursement Program

Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.