Sandymacevolution is hiring: Classified & Unclassified Document Editor in Norfol

Classified & Unclassified Document Editor

Norfolk, United States | Posted on 10/14/2025

Sandy Mac Evolution LLC is a Veteran-Owned company dedicated to connecting top talent with meaningful opportunities.

Job Description

Thisopportunity is open only to individuals who currently hold an active U.S.Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance at the required level.Engagement will be under a 1099 / Business-to-Business (B2B) contractualarrangement — not a W-2 employment position.As this is a B2B / 1099 engagement, benefits such as health insurance, paidtime off, and retirement plans are not provided. Contractors are responsiblefor managing their own taxes, insurance, and other business obligations inaccordance with federal and state requirements.

A meticulous communications professional with a degree injournalism, English, or communications, and significant experience editing andformatting classified and unclassified documents within NATO or defenseorganizations. The ideal candidate understands NATO documentation standards,classification protocols, and formatting rules, ensuring all materials meet thehighest standards of accuracy, consistency, and professionalism.

They should bring a proven ability to transform complex technical or policymaterial into clear, publication-ready content while upholding securitycompliance and confidentiality requirements.

Preferred Background: Editors or technical writers with NATO or defenseclearance and document management experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Edit ACT documents to ensure the highest levelof professionalism, clarity, and readability
• Advise individuals and teams on best practicesfor effective document production and written communication
• Update and maintain the ACT Style Guide,templates, and writing reference materials as needed
• Monitor tasking products through TT+,coordinating with Military Assistants, the Task Management Office, and TaskerAction Officers
• Attend administrative meetings (e.g., ExecutiveAssistant and Military Assistant meetings) to maintain awareness of documentrequirements and priorities
• Provide organizational briefings andorientations on ACT Style Guide standards and editing support availability
• Teach the 'Strategies for Writing' course asneeded, maintaining and improving course materials based on feedback andorganizational needs
• Provide one-on-one writing and speaking coachingto senior leadership (including flag/general officers) as requested
• Develop and teach a 'Presentation Skills' coursefor HQ SACT, maintaining and updating it based on mission requirements
• Support public speaking and briefing preparationfor HQ SACT personnel to ensure clarity and consistency in presentation
• Perform additional writing, editing, orcommunication-related duties as directed by the COTR

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a writing-intensive field(English, communications, journalism, or related discipline)
• Minimum three (3) years of experience providingediting support for professional or government documents
• Demonstrated experience in developing andproducing high-level documents, reports, and briefs
• Minimum five (5) years of experience teachingwriting skills, including instruction for non-native English speakers(classroom and individual)
• Knowledge and experience in professional publicspeaking and course design
• Strong attention to detail, grammar, formatting,and document version control
• Proven ability to communicate effectively withsenior leaders and multinational teams
• Asthis is a B2B / 1099 engagement, benefits such as health insurance, paid timeoff, and retirement plans are not provided. Contractors are responsible for managing their own taxes, insurance, and other business obligations inaccordance with federal and state requirements.