Writer/Editor II (Doctrine Development)

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Writer/Editor II to develop and refine Army doctrine and policy documents supporting Operational Contract Support. The role ensures accuracy, clarity, and compliance with Army publishing standards, and requires experience with TRADOC formats.

The position involves drafting and editing doctrine, managing the document lifecycle, adjudicating comments, and producing monthly updates. A strong background in military writing and MS Office/Adobe Pro is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of military writing/editing.
• Experience with TRADOC publishing standards (TR 25-30, 25-36).
• Strong editing, proofreading, and technical writing skills.
• 6+ years using Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.

Responsibilities

• Research, draft, and edit doctrinal publications
• Manage document lifecycle (initial draft through final publication)
• Adjudicate comments and maintain change resolution matrices
• Review doctrine and policy documents for accuracy and OCS integration
• Develop OCS handbooks and supporting materials
• Provide monthly doctrinal updates and workload reports

Skills

Military writing/editing

Editing

TRADOC publishing standards

Technical writing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Job description

Location: Fort Lee, VA
Clearance: Active Secret Required

Overview

The Writer/Editor II develops and refines Army doctrine and policy documents supporting Operational Contract Support. This role ensures accuracy, clarity, and compliance with Army publishing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, draft, and edit doctrinal publications
• Manage document lifecycle (initial draft through final publication)
• Adjudicate comments and maintain change resolution matrices
• Review doctrine and policy documents for accuracy and OCS integration
• Develop OCS handbooks and supporting materials
• Provide monthly doctrinal updates and workload reports

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in military writing/editing
• Experience with TRADOC publishing standards (TR 25-30, 25-36)
• Strong editing, proofreading, and technical writing skills
• 6+ years using Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro

Preferred

• Experience with Army doctrine development
• Familiarity with OCS concepts and operations

Note: The anticipated salary range for this contingent upon award position is $65,000 to $85,000 annually. The final offered salary will be determined by the candidate's specific qualifications, relevant experience, location, and the final funding level approved by the client upon contract award.

Summit Technologies, Inc. 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.

Position descriptions serve as a guideline and may not be construed as a guarantee of employment. Summit Technologies, Inc. is an at-will organization.