Endurion is a mission integrator built by and for the Special Operations community, providing end-to-end solutions across intelligence, operations, and technology. Founded and led by former Special Operations Forces operators and mission experts, the organization is rooted in firsthand experience with complex operational environments and high-stakes missions. Endurion partners closely with its customers to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored, mission-focused capabilities. Team members join a culture that values adaptability, operational excellence, and innovation in support of critical national security objectives.
Endurion is seeking a Copy Editor for the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) mission in support of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
Clearance: Secret required (TS/SCI clearance eligible)
Job Description:
Endurion is looking for a qualified person to support our multi-year contract with the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) mission in support of USSOCOM). As the Copy Editor, provide PM, Task Lead, staff, and faculty editorial subject matter expertise support that assist in the execution of JSOU’s educational support services with emphasis on military studies.
The candidate shall perform the following tasks:
- Organize and maintain electronic archives and data characteristics in accordance with industry and university standards.
- Edit academic manuscripts for proper grammar, acronym usage, and adherence to Chicago Manual of Style and other formatting styles as designated by university faculty and staff.
- Initiate and track the progress of publications through the JSOU Press production process.
- Edit professional scholarly works and other academic publications.
- Support publication and distribution of research monographs, books, and occasional papers.
- Support peer review process by coordinating with SMEs.
- Coordinate and facilitate JSOU’s editorial board processes and confirm accuracy of data and sources used within publications.
- Augment and assist JSOU’s strategic engagement research and analysis via planning and conduction of events, activities, and products as assigned
- Monitor the life cycle of JSOU Press products from initial acceptance through final production.
- Produce, brief, and maintain status reports IAW Editor in Chief's guidance.
- Coordinate layout and design of products to ensure content and quality are sustained IAW JSOU Press standards.
- Coordinate graphics support, copyright permission, or photo support as necessary.
Qualifications:
- MS/MA in relevant field (e.g., English, Journalism, Public Affairs) and five years’ experience in research publication, professional publication, and copy editing
OR
- BA/BA in relevant field (e.g., English, Journalism, Public Affairs) and ten years’ experience in research publication, professional publication, and copy editing
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Work Location: JSOU Campus, MacDill AFB, FL
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 11 Federal Holidays
Schedule: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri adjusted hours as needed.
Travel: Travel may be minimally required. The candidate may travel as initiated by written tasking. Less than 10% is anticipated.
Because of U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Endurion complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Endurion will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management retains the discretion to add to or modify the duties of the position at any time. Employment with Endurion is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, provided it does not violate applicable law.
Skills Required
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as English, Journalism, or Public Affairs
- Five years of experience in research publication, professional publication, and copy editing with a master’s degree
- Ten years of experience in research publication, professional publication, and copy editing with a bachelor’s degree
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- U.S. citizenship
- Secret security clearance
- Eligible for TS/SCI clearance
What We Do
Endurion is a mission integrator built for the Special Operations community and supports national security missions. Following the merger of Quiet Professionals and Spathe Systems, it delivers integrated solutions across intelligence, operations, and technology. Its capabilities include advanced data and intelligence, geospatial awareness, cloud and cyber infrastructure, operational support, and mission-aligned platforms that connect data, analytics, systems, and personnel from planning through execution.
