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Job Number: R0247834 Joint Doctrine Editor The Opportunity: Clear, accurate, and consistently formatted documentation is foundational to supporting mission-critical knowledge systems across the Joint Staff. As an entry-level technical writer, you understand that quality content depends on structured organization, attention to detail, and a commitment to established standards. You also know that even the most complex doctrinal, educational, or terminology material becomes useful only once it is accessible, easy to navigate, and aligned with approved formatting guidance. As a Technical Writer at Booz Allen, you will support senior editors and subject matter experts by performing essential document preparation tasks-editing basic errors, applying formatting standards, reviewing content for clarity, and ensuring alignment with approved terminology. You will help maintain consistency across Joint Doctrine publications, terminology products, and related Joint Staff knowledge tools. You'll learn to apply joint doctrine editorial standards and support workflows that keep content accurate, professional, and ready for publication. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: * Experience editing or formatting professional documents * Experience using document formatting features in Micro sof t Word, Adobe, CorelDraw, and Photoshop * Experience editing documents according to set standards for order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology * Knowledge of Joint or Service doctrine develop ment and publishing processes
* Ability to follow established editorial rules, workflows, and production timelines
* Secret clearance * Asso cia te's degree or 2+ years of experience with editing in lieu of a degree Nice If You Have: * Experience editing or formatting professional documents, including academic, technical, policy based, or military related preferred
* Experience with joint or Service doctrine develop ment and publishing processes
* Experience with editorial workflows or coordination activities in technical or policy environments
* Experience supporting document reviews, matrices, or structured comment processes
* Experience preparing graphics, tables, or structured content supporting publication needs
* Knowledge of terminology management or structured content rules within DoD or federal programs Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $43,700.00 to $89,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. * Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
* Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
* Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.