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Vectrona, LLC

Senior Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

The Senior Editor ensures written products are accurate, clear, professionally presented, and ... accuracy. * Assist with document organization, indexing, records management, and publication ...

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BryceTech

Senior Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

Ensure all products comply with DoD, National Guard Bureau, and executive correspondence standards ... Maintain consistency in organizational messaging, formatting, and style * Assist in developing ...

BryceTech

Senior Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

Ensure all products comply with DoD, National Guard Bureau, and executive correspondence standards ... Maintain consistency in organizational messaging, formatting, and style * Assist in developing ...

BryceTech

Senior Editor

Arlington, VA

Ensure all products comply with DoD, National Guard Bureau, and executive correspondence standards ... Maintain consistency in organizational messaging, formatting, and style * Assist in developing ...

National Academy of Sciences

Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$73K - $92K/yr

Works with editorial and production staff and contractors to guide manuscripts through to ... May have supervisory responsibility for editorial assistants, including hiring, training, and ...

C2 Technologies, Inc.

Content Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$50K - $100K/yr

... in online and classroom training products. The Content Editor will work with a team of ... Summary: The Content Editor will assist in editing and refining instructional content ...

C2 Technologies

Content Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$50K - $100K/hr

... in online and classroom training products. The Content Editor will work with a team of ... Summary: The Content Editor will assist in editing and refining instructional content ...

Peraton

Technical Editor

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$112 - $179/hr

Peraton is looking for a Technical Editor to be the last line of quality assurance -- ensuring that ... needed * Assist in managing all J2 finished intelligence products approved for external ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Technical Editor

Mclean, VA · On-site

$55K - $126K/yr

Experience with producing or managing the production of technical or analytic products * Experience ... As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Technical Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$55K - $126K/yr

Experience with producing or managing the production of technical or analytic products * Experience ... As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Technical Editor

Mclean, VA · On-site

$55K - $126K/yr

Experience with producing or managing the production of technical or analytic products * Experience ... As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with ...

The US Institute of Peace

Editor/Writer

Washington, DC · On-site

$99K - $102K/yr

Summary The Editor/Writer works as part of the editorial team to assist in driving the Institute ... In collaboration with the Managing Editor, coordinates the production and editorial workflow for ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Technical Editor

Mclean, VA · On-site

$55K - $126K/yr

Experience with producing or managing the production of technical or analytic products * Experience ... As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with ...

The Aspen Institute

Managing Editor

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$93K - $100K/yr

Design and manage editorial workflows, timelines, and production processes. * Ensure coordination ... * Assist in drafting fundraising and new business proposals and representing the program ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant production editor in Washington is $20.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.33 and $20.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Assistant Production Editors are professionals who support the production process of publications, such as books, journals, or digital content. They handle tasks like copyediting, proofreading, coordinating with authors and editors, and ensuring that all materials meet quality and style standards. Their role is essential in maintaining accuracy and consistency throughout the publication process, often working under tight deadlines. Assistant Production Editors also help manage schedules, update project tracking systems, and may assist with layout or design tasks as needed.

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Editor - NGB Executive Secretariat 1

Summit Technologies, Inc.

Arlington, VA • Hybrid

$80K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Editor - NGB Executive Secretariat

Location: Arlington, VA / Washington, DC area, including NGB, TARC, Pentagon, ANGRC, Joint Base Andrews, and authorized telework locations
Work Arrangement: On-site/hybrid as authorized; remote work is not permitted
Clearance: Secret required; Top Secret preferred
Employment Type: Full-time
Status: Contingent upon contract award

Position Summary

Summit Technologies is seeking an Editor to support NGB Executive Secretariat correspondence, staff action products, senior-leader documents, and official communications. The Editor will provide writing, editing, proofreading, fact-checking, formatting, and document quality support.

Responsibilities

  • Edit correspondence for grammar, clarity, format, punctuation, style, and readability.
  • Review official documents for consistency with DoD, NGB, Army, and Air Force standards.
  • Assist with writing, proofreading, copyediting, indexing, research, and fact-checking.
  • Support Action Officers and Workflow Managers with staff action products.
  • Review tasker packages and leadership documents before routing.
  • Maintain templates, style aids, document checklists, and continuity tools.
  • Support document archiving, library management, and repository updates.
  • Coordinate recommended edits with authors and Government staff.
  • Protect sensitive and controlled information.
  • Maintain professionalism in a senior staff environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Political Science, History, Education, Public Policy, or related field preferred.
  • Three to five years of relevant experience in editing, writing, research, correspondence support, document control, or executive support.
  • Strong grammar, proofreading, formatting, and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Ability to work under deadlines with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain CAC and Government system access.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with DoD, NGB, Army, Air Force, or Joint Staff correspondence.
  • Experience editing senior-leader or executive-level products.
  • Experience in SharePoint or document repository environments.

* Note: The anticipated salary range for this contingent upon award position is $80,000 to $140,000 annually. The final offered salary will be determined by the candidate's specific qualifications, relevant experience, location, and the final funding level approved by the client upon contract award. 

Summit is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Summit gives preference to protected veterans. 
Position descriptions serve as a guideline and may not be construed as a guarantee of employment.  Summit is an at-will organization. 

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