Lead Editor

STI-TEC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short term/long term disability coverage

Retirement savings - 401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday leave

Alternate work schedules

Flexible spending account options

Job summary

STI-TEC in Washington, DC, is seeking a Lead Editor to manage editorial and publishing initiatives for the Joint Doctrine Development Community. This role involves coordinating production schedules and ensuring publication quality.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or extensive experience in the sector, coupled with necessary communication and leadership skills. Additional qualifications include a Secret security clearance and familiarity with the AFPIMS content management system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 10 years of proven success.
• Experience in joint doctrine development and publishing.
• Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate editorial and publishing initiatives.
• Manage production schedules and enforce quality standards.
• Oversee content management across publication workflow.

Skills

Expertise in joint or Service doctrine development

Managing production schedules via tracking tools

Content management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management Science, or related field

Tools

AFPIMS content management system

Job description

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related to entities’ most valued resource, information. As a fast‑growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust.

Position Overview

Publication throughput and quality across the joint doctrine program depend on coordinated editorial leadership. The Lead Editor manages production schedules, tracking, and content management so the Joint Doctrine Development Community meets publication timelines without sacrificing quality. The role directs editorial and publishing initiatives end‑to‑end.

Essential Job Function

• Direct and coordinate editorial and publishing initiatives across the joint doctrine program.
• Manage production schedules through tracking tools and enforce product quality standards.
• Manage content across the publication workflow.
• Operate the American Forces Public Information Management System (AFPIMS) content management system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management Science, or a related field; or no degree and 10 years of demonstrated success in the areas below.
• Experience: Demonstrated success in four (4) or more of the following: expertise in joint or Service doctrine development and publishing processes; managing production schedules via tracking tools and enforcing product quality; content management; certification in the DoD Public Web's AFPIMS content management system; communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills; and directing and coordinating editorial and publishing initiatives.
• Security Clearance: Secret (per Staffing Plan).

Desired Qualifications

• Current AFPIMS content management system certification.
• Prior experience leading an editorial or publishing team in a DoD environment.

Target Salary Range

Market comparative at time of award.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short term/long term disability coverage
• Retirement savings - 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday leave
• Alternate work schedules (depending on work site)
• Flexible spending account options

Whether you’re an experienced professional, a veteran, a former military or civilian federal employee, or a recent graduate, STI-TEC has a career opportunity for you. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] or you may call us at 1+918.583.9900.

• This job posting is to identify potential candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for proposal. This job posting, including but not limited to, qualifications, duties, compensation and benefits, is subject to change based on the terms and conditions of the awarded contract and is contingent on STI-TEC being awarded the contract.