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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for policy writer in the United States is $104,760.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $127,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Policy Writer is responsible for researching, drafting, and revising policies, procedures, and guidelines for an organization. They ensure policies comply with legal standards, industry regulations, and organizational goals. Policy Writers collaborate with stakeholders to clarify objectives and create clear, concise, and effective documents. They may also update policies based on regulatory changes and best practices.

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Doctrine and Policy Writer (Contingent Hire)

AMSG

Quantico, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

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Title: Doctrine and Policy Writer (Contingent Hire) ID: 1627 Location: Quantico, VA Department: N/A
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Advanced Management Strategies Group (AMSG) is seeking a Program Office Doctrine and Policy Writer to support a prospective effort with the Global Positioning Network (GPN) Program Office (PO). This is a Contingent Hire position.

AMSG delivers high-quality program and performance management services across a broad federal portfolio. Our clients include the Department of Defense (DoD), (including Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment and are committed to excellence in every engagement. Join our motivated team and play a key role in shaping the future of AMSG.

Position Summary

Develop, edit, and integrate GPN doctrine, concepts, policies, and operational products for the Governance Section, converting logistics concepts and operational lessons into clear Service-level publications.

Key Responsibilities

Write, edit, and update concepts of operations, logistics doctrine, and tactics, techniques, and procedures related to the GPN.

Draft and analyze Marine Corps Orders, NAVMC publications, policy papers, studies, reports, and related products.

Staff policy products through formal Department of the Navy and Marine Corps coordination processes.

Collect, organize, and synthesize information from exercises, real-world movements, subject-matter experts, and lessons learned.

Ensure products are logically sound, technically accurate, traceable, and formatted to military writing standards.

Work independently and collaborate with operational, policy, governance, and senior-leader stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated technical-writing and editing experience supporting military doctrine, policy, concepts, plans, or operational analysis.

Ability to independently research, organize, analyze, draft, and revise complex technical material.

Knowledge of military logistics, Joint operations, Global Prepositioning, force posture, or related mission areas.

Strong command of MS Word and formal staffing/review processes.

Active Secret clearance and eligibility for a DoD CAC.

Preferred Qualifications

Marine Corps or Navy headquarters staff experience.

Experience developing CONOPS, TTPs, MCOs, NAVMCs, or Joint/Service doctrine.

Work Conditions

Work may be performed on-site at the Pentagon or Quantico, Virginia, or at a contractor facility, as designated by the Government.

Government business hours are generally 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday; the workday must support Government business hours.

Some positions may require CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Employment is contingent upon contract award, position availability, verification of qualifications, and satisfaction of security and onboarding requirements.

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