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Prescient Edge

Senior Technical Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

... Job Type Full-Time Career Level Staff Education Master's Degree Travel None Security Clearance ... Edit technical materials, such as reports of analytic or research findings; scientific or technical ...

FairWealth

News Assignment Editor

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Ability to strike a balance between breaking news and other news, such as business, science ... These are full time positions in N. Salt Lake City. We will not accept applications for freelancers ...

FairWealth

News Assignment Editor

Farmington, UT · On-site

Ability to strike a balance between breaking news and other news, such as business, science ... These are full time positions in N. Salt Lake City. We will not accept applications for freelancers ...

Gemini Industries Inc.

Experience with a transportation, research, scientific, or technical periodical. Federal ... Employment Type: Full time

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time scientific editor in the United States is $64,031.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFull Time Scientific EditorFull Time Scientific Writer
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees (PhD, MSc)Usually holds advanced degrees, often PhD or MSc
Work EnvironmentEditorial offices, publishing houses, research institutionsResearch organizations, publishing companies, biotech firms
Primary ResponsibilitiesReviewing, editing, and ensuring scientific accuracy of contentWriting, drafting, and creating scientific content and manuscripts
Industry UsageCommon in academic publishing, scientific journalsUsed in research, biotech, pharmaceutical industries

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Infographic showing various Full Time Scientific Editor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,031 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Editor - NGB Executive Secretariat 2

Arlington, VA • Hybrid

Summit Technologies, Inc.
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$80K - $140K/yr

Full-time

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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 official correspondence and staff action quality for the NGB Executive Secretariat. This position will help ensure documents are accurate, clear, complete, properly formatted, and ready for senior-level review.

Responsibilities

  • Edit and proofread staff action products, correspondence, memoranda, reports, and briefings.
  • Review products for grammar, clarity, consistency, executive readability, and formatting.
  • Conduct research and fact-checking to support assigned documents.
  • Use track changes and editorial comments to recommend corrections.
  • Coordinate with Action Officers, Workflow Managers, Project Analysts, and Senior Editors.
  • Support staff action templates, document standards, and style guidance.
  • Assist with electronic filing, archiving, document libraries, and records support.
  • Help maintain continuity products and editorial process aids.
  • Review documents under tight suspense conditions.
  • Handle sensitive information with discretion.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in English, Communications, Journalism, Political Science, Public Policy, History, Education, or related field.
  • Three to five years of relevant experience in editing, writing, research, document control, or staff support.
  • Excellent grammar, formatting, and proofreading skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain CAC and Government system access.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with DoD and NGB correspondence standards.
  • Experience supporting military headquarters, executive secretariat, or staff action environments.
  • Experience with senior-leader communication products.

* 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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