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Editor, Senior

The Opportunity:

As an editor and technical writer, you know that clear, accurate, and professionally formatted content is essential to supporting mission critical knowledge systems. You understand that high quality documentation is more than well written text, it requires disciplined organization, consistent terminology, adherence to standards, and the ability to translate complex subject matter into authoritative, user-focused products.

We're looking for a writer like you to deliver efficient and effective editorial and publication support, from initial assessment through final signature ready documents, in an exciting, agile environment. As a technical writer at Booz Allen, you will support the Joint Staff by editing, formatting, reviewing, and preparing enterprise-level publications, terminology products, and supporting materials used across doctrine, education, terminology, and training communities.

You will provide senior-level editorial expertise essential to sustaining and enhancing tools, including the Joint Doctrine Development Tool (JDDT), Joint Electronic Library (JEL), Joint Terminology Master Database (JTMD), Universal Joint Task List (UJTL) tools, and Joint Accreditation Management Information System (JAMIS). You will work to ensure consistent, accurate, and policy-aligned content across multiple publication types while supporting modernization initiatives aligned with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), evolving doctrine workflows, data exchange requirements, and mission driven content enhancements.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience editing documents according to set standards for order, clarity, conciseness style, and terminology
• Experience with Joint or Service doctrine development and publishing processes
• Experience editing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise-level publications, terminology products, or doctrine documentation
• Experience adhering to established style guides, formatting standards, and terminology policies
• Experience with modern editorial and formatting tools, including Microsoft Word, Adobe, and publishing applications
• Experience supporting revision cycles, production workflows, and publication timelines
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management Science, English, or Communications and 2+ years of experience in a senior editor-level role, or 5+ years of experience in a senior editor-level role in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience preparing coordination drafts, signature drafts, research reports, CRMs, terminology reports, or other doctrinal or policy-based publications
• Experience supporting editorial assessments, special studies, doctrine reviews, or terminology analyses
• Experience with graphics editing, content structuring, or preparing publications, including tables, vignettes, and complex formatting
• Knowledge of JDEIS systems such as JEL, JEL+, SIPR, JDDT, JTMD, UTDT, or JAMIS

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 $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (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.