Editor

Vectrona, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectrona, LLC in Arlington, VA is seeking an Editor to support senior National Guard and Joint Staff organizations by reviewing and editing executive documents. This role involves ensuring written products are clear and professionally presented.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of editing experience, along with strong knowledge of executive correspondence standards. The position is full-time with minimal travel required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional editing experience.
• Experience supporting DoD or comparable organizations.
• Strong knowledge of executive correspondence standards.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread executive correspondence and reports.
• Review documents for grammar, clarity, and compliance.
• Assist with preparation of leadership communications.

Skills

Editing

Technical Writing

Proofreading

Fact-Checking

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Technical Writing or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Status: Full-Time, Contingent Upon Award

Location: Arlington, VA / National Capital Region

Start date: 8August2026

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Travel: Minimal

Background: Vectrona is seeking an Editor to support senior National Guard, Joint Staff, and headquarters organizations by reviewing, editing, formatting, and preparing executive correspondence, staff actions, policy documents, reports, and leadership communications. The Editor works closely with analysts, action officers, and leadership staff to ensure written products are clear,accurate, professionally presented, and ready for executive review and coordination.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Edit and proofread executive correspondence, memoranda, information papers, reports, briefings, and staff packages.
• Review documents for grammar, clarity, consistency, accuracy, formatting, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of leadership communications and executive-level products.
• Perform fact-checking, content validation, and quality control reviews.
• Format documents in accordance with established correspondence and publication requirements.
• Support document tracking, routing, version control, and publication activities.
• Conduct research to verify information and support development of written products.
• Assist with records management, archiving, indexing, and document repository maintenance.
• Coordinate with action officers, analysts, and leadership staff to resolve comments and improve document quality.
• Support development of executive summaries, briefing materials, talking points, and communication products.
• Maintain consistency across organizational publications and official correspondence.

Preferred Education/Degree:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Technical Writing, Government, Business Administration, or related field.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional editing, technical writing, communications, publications management, or executive correspondence experience.
• Experience supporting DoD, Joint Staff, National Guard, Service Headquarters, Federal agencies, or comparable organizations.
• Strong knowledge of executive correspondence standards, document formatting requirements, and editorial best practices.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and fact-checking skills.
• Experience reviewing policy documents, memoranda, staff actions, reports, and executive communications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, and collaborative document management tools.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leaders, action officers, analysts, and stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
• Professional editing, communications, public affairs, or technical writing certification preferred.

VECTRONA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

All Vectrona employment is contingent upon the individual providing legal proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States and satisfactory background check results.

Employment with Vectrona is “at will” in accordance with Federal/State laws.

Vectrona provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment. In addition to federal law requirements, Vectrona complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.