Joint Doctrine Editor

The Opportunity

Clear, accurate, and consistently formatted documentation is foundational to supporting mission-critical knowledge systems across the Joint Staff. As an entry-level technical writer, you understand that quality content depends on structured organization, attention to detail, and a commitment to established standards. You also know that even the most complex doctrinal, educational, or terminology material becomes useful only once it is accessible, easy to navigate, and aligned with approved formatting guidance.

Joint Doctrine Editor

Clear, accurate, and consistently formatted documentation is foundational to supporting mission-critical knowledge systems across the Joint Staff. As an entry-level technical writer, you understand that quality content depends on structured organization, attention to detail, and a commitment to established standards. You also know that even the most complex doctrinal, educational, or terminology material becomes useful only once it is accessible, easy to navigate, and aligned with approved formatting guidance.

As a Technical Writer at Booz Allen, you will support senior editors and subject matter experts by performing essential document preparation tasks—editing basic errors, applying formatting standards, reviewing content for clarity, and ensuring alignment with approved terminology. You will help maintain consistency across Joint Doctrine publications, terminology products, and related Joint Staff knowledge tools. You’ll learn to apply joint doctrine editorial standards and support workflows that keep content accurate, professional, and ready for publication.

• Experience editing or formatting professional documents
• Experience using document formatting features in Microsoft Word, Adobe, Corel Draw, and Photoshop
• Experience editing documents according to set standards for order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
• Knowledge of Joint or Service doctrine development and publishing processes
• Ability to follow established editorial rules, workflows, and production timelines
• Secret clearance
• Associate’s degree or 2+ years of experience with editing in lieu of a degree

• Experience editing or formatting professional documents, including academic, technical, policy based, or military related preferred
• Experience with joint or Service doctrine development and publishing processes
• Experience with editorial workflows or coordination activities in technical or policy environments
• Experience supporting document reviews, matrices, or structured comment processes
• Experience preparing graphics, tables, or structured content supporting publication needs
• Knowledge of terminology management or structured content rules within DoD or federal programs

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Secret clearance is required.

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $43,700.00 to…