Editor/Researcher

Chartis Federal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Dynamic and collaborative environment

Job summary

Chartis Federal in Arlington, VA seeks an Editor/Researcher to provide editorial and research support for National Guard Bureau materials. The role ensures executive readability and adherence to DoD-style standards prior to leadership review.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in professional editing, proofreading, and research, with the ability to manage multiple documents through revision cycles under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional editing, proofreading, research and document quality control.
• Experience preparing executive correspondence, publications, or archival materials for senior leadership review.
• DoD or military correspondence editing experience a plus.
• Active SECRET clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Edit, write, proofread, research, index, and fact-check NGB plans, policies, instructions, memoranda, and guidelines prior to publication.
• Review NGB products for grammar, spelling, format, and style; ensure correspondence is executive-level ready.
• Provide editorial advice and recommendations to NGB staff and workflow managers.
• Manage staffing products through editorial review to ensure on-time completion within one revision cycle.
• Support publishing, editing, and archival media services for staff actions and correspondence.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Research

Executive correspondence

Revision management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Communications

Job description

Description

About Chartis Federal

Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide.

Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected—on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Editor/Researcher to provide editorial and research support across National Guard Bureau (NGB) executive correspondence, publications, and archival materials. This role ensures products meet executive-level readability and DoD correspondence style standards prior to leadership review.

The ideal candidate brings strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills along with the ability to manage multiple documents through a revision cycle under tight deadlines.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Edit, write, proofread, research, index, and fact-check NGB plans, policies, instructions, memoranda, and guidelines prior to publication.
• Review NGB products for grammar, spelling, format, and style; ensure correspondence for the Chief and Vice Chief of NGB, ANG, and ARNG is executive-level ready.
• Provide editorial advice and recommendations to NGB Action Officers, Staff Officers, and Workflow Managers.
• Manage assigned staffing products through editorial review, ensuring on-time completion within one revision cycle.
• Support publishing, editing, and library/archival media services for staff action and correspondence products.
• Assist and instruct editorial classes during the Action Officer Training Course.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in professional editing, proofreading, research, and document quality control.
• Demonstrated experience preparing executive correspondence, publications, or archival materials for senior leadership review.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (English, Journalism, or Communications) (preferred).
• DoD or military correspondence editing experience a plus.
• Must have active SECRET clearance.

Why Join Chartis Federal?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plans with company contributions
• Professional development opportunities and career growth support
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued

At Chartis Federal, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while supporting critical national security missions. Join us in shaping the future of government contracting and national security solutions.

Chartis Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employs qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable law. We participate in E-Verify.