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Senior Editor/Writer - Academic Publications
The C3 Group —Fort Belvoir, VA
- $30 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Virginia Tire & Auto —Tysons Corner, VA
- $55,000 - $90,000 a year
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Technical Editor - Senior
Leidos —Fort Meade, MD
- $105,300 - $190,350 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Master's degree
Senior Intelligence Technical Editor / Reports Editor
Leidos —Fort Meade, MD
- $105,300 - $190,350 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Master's degree
Senior Technical Writer/Editor
Zantech —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- Office
- Senior level
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Senior Technical Marketing Writer
Expel —Herndon, VA
- $106,100 - $140,500 a year
- Remote
- Google Workspace
- Project management
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
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Senior Technical Editor (QAF) - OBIQUA
Celestar Corporation —Reston, VA
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Sr. Technical Writer/Editor
CSSI, Inc. —Washington, DC
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- English
- Senior level
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Senior Technical Editor - USCYBERCOM J2
Celestar Corporation —Fort Meade, MD
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Research
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Technical Editor
Prescient Edge Federal —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Writer, Editorial – Development
Stand Together —Arlington, VA
- $95,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Technical Writer
Markon —Annapolis Junction, MD
- $145,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Office
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Technical Writer - Senior
Amentum —Arlington, VA
- $85,000 - $105,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- SharePoint
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Senior Technical Writer
Annexa Inc. —Washington, DC
- Microsoft Excel
- 11+ years
- Office
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Technical Writer Senior
Everforth ECS —Washington, DC
- 7 years
- IT
- Senior level
11yrs Senior Technical Writer - Hybrid
GoIntellects Inc. —Washington, DC
- $46 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
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Senior Technical Writer
Contact Government Services, LLC —Washington, DC
- $81,120.00 - $117,173.33 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Public Affairs Opinion Writer (PART TIME)
The U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) —Rockville, MD
- $127,102 - $156,550 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Office
- In-person
- Paid time off
Senior Technical Writer
Govcio LLC —Alexandria, VA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Organizational skills
Senior Technical Writer
Systems Plus —Rockville, MD
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Microsoft Excel
- 6 years

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Senior Editor/Writer - Academic Publications

The C3 Group
Fort Belvoir, VA

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
$30 - $33 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Technical editing
Microsoft Word
Writing skills
Word embeddings
English
Copy editing
Bachelor's degree
Stylistic editing
APA style
Technical writing quality assurance
English
Proofreading
Adobe InDesign
Content review
Editing

Full Job Description

Senior Editor/Writer

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: The C3 Group

Position Summary

The C3 Group is seeking an experienced Senior Editor/Writer to support WarU at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The successful candidate will support the editorial and publication processes for the Defense Acquisition Research Journal and a variety of other WarU publications and communication products.

This position works closely with editors, authors, reviewers, and government stakeholders to support manuscript development, editorial review, publication schedules, and quality assurance activities. The ideal candidate will have exceptional editing skills, demonstrated proficiency with APA style, experience supporting scholarly publications, and familiarity with double-blind peer review processes.

Key Responsibilities

Edit, proofread, and review manuscripts for publication.
Ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, grammar, punctuation, and adherence to publication standards.
Apply APA style and formatting requirements to manuscripts and publication materials.
Support the administration and coordination of double-blind peer review processes.
Coordinate with authors, reviewers, and stakeholders to preserve author intent while maintaining editorial quality.
Support editorial workflow management and publication schedules.
Maintain manuscript tracking, version control, and document management activities.
Coordinate edits and revisions among multiple contributors and reviewers.
Review publication materials for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established editorial standards.
Edit, proofread, and provide editorial support for a variety of unclassified WarU publications and communication products, including award citations, annual reports, event programs, presentations, posters, guides, and other publishing projects as assigned.
Maintain effective communication with authors, reviewers, editors, and government stakeholders.
Support additional editorial, publishing, and communication activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Technical Writing, Publishing, or a related field.
Minimum five years of professional editing, proofreading, technical editing, publishing, or related editorial experience.
Demonstrated proficiency applying APA style to professional or academic publications.
Exceptional command of English grammar, punctuation, usage, syntax, and editorial best practices.
Experience editing complex documents while preserving author voice and intent.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience coordinating reviews and incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, including Track Changes, comments, and document review features.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and successfully complete a government background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting academic journals or peer-reviewed publications.
Experience supporting or coordinating double-blind peer review processes.
Experience working with authors, researchers, and subject matter experts.
Experience with publication scheduling, editorial workflow management, or manuscript tracking systems.
Experience supporting the Department of Defense, a federal government agency, higher education institution, or research organization.
Familiarity with Adobe InDesign.
Master's degree or higher in English, Journalism, Communications, Publishing, or a related field.

Desired Characteristics

Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative editorial team.
Professional judgment and discretion.
Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced publishing environment.
Commitment to maintaining high editorial and publication standards.

Benefits

The C3 Group offers competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid holidays and paid time off
Professional development opportunities

The C3 Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Are you able to successfully complete a government background investigation and obtain/maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)?
Please describe your experience editing scholarly or academic publications.
Please describe your experience applying APA style while editing manuscripts intended for publication.
Please describe your experience working with a double-blind peer review process. Include your role and responsibilities.
Describe your experience coordinating edits among multiple authors, reviewers or subject matter experts while preserving the author's original intent.

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Copy editing: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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