Editor in Chief (Part-time On Call)

Peraton

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Part-Time On Call Editor in Chief. You will be the single managing editor to oversee editorial and creative staff, ensure commercial-quality content development and publishing aligned with journalistic standards and government editorial intent; validate factual accuracy and policy compliance of Senior Military Engagement Program (SMEP) publications.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
TS with eligibility for SCI at proposal submission and ability to maintain SCI access.
Significant experience directly managing professional journalists and creative staff across multiple publications (newspapers, magazines, online) within executive editorial guidelines.
Strong editorial judgment, fact-checking and content verification, staff leadership, publication workflow management, stakeholder coordination, and high-quality editorial production.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 3 years’ experience with foreign language versions / translations to/from English.
Prior experience supporting government or DoD publications preferred.
Familiarity with classified content handling and publishing constraints.

Responsibilities

Provide senior editorial oversight and day-to-day management of journalists, editors, and creative staff across SMEP publications.
Enforce journalistic and editorial standards, fact-checking, and quality control consistent with industry best practices and government intent.
Approve editorial calendars, publication schedules, style guides, and final content for release.
Coordinate with government stakeholders to ensure content alignment with policy, security, and messaging guidance.
Manage workflows, staffing, quality assurance, and contractor editorial processes.
Oversee translation/foreign-language production as required; coordinate with language SMEs.
Produce decision-grade briefs and metrics on publication performance and compliance.