Editor – NGB Executive Secretariat 2

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. is seeking an Editor in Arlington, VA to enhance the quality of official correspondence for the NGB Executive Secretariat. The role entails editing documents to ensure they are precise, formatted, and ready for review.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and has 3-5 years of experience in editing or writing. Excellent grammar and proficiency in Microsoft tools are essential. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in editing or writing.
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread staff action products and correspondence.
• Review documents for clarity, consistency, and formatting.
• Conduct research and fact-checking for assigned documents.

Skills

Editing

Writing

Research

Document control

Proofreading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Political Science, Public Policy, History, Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

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.

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.