Content Editor-Mid

Castalia Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

401k matching

generous PTO

paid holidays

professional training opportunities

pet insurance

Job summary

Castalia Systems is seeking a Mid-Level Content Editor to support our client’s editing requirements, focusing on materials related to national security. The role emphasizes strong editing and editorial production skills.

Requirements include 3+ years in editing and intelligence production, plus US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance with willingness to take a polygraph. Normal office environment with opportunities to contribute to defense-related projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of editing and written document production experience
• 3+ years of intelligence production experience
• Experience with defense tradecraft standards (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate products through technical editorial support and ensure production on requirements related to military capabilities and policy.
• Read and evaluate intelligence products and ensure defense tradecraft standards are met.
• Identify inconsistencies or gaps and recommend treatment of material to authors.
• Edit copy, reorganize content, and perform cuts as needed.

Skills

Editing

Intelligence production

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Literature/Communications

Job description

Career Opportunities with Castalia Systems

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Clearance:

TS/SCI willingness to take a polygraph exam

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Job Summary

Castalia Systems is seeking a Mid-Level Content Editor to support our client’s editing requirements. If you have strong editing skills, we have an opportunity to use those skills to protect our national security.

Roles and Responsibilities

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Analyze and evaluate products through technical editorial support and ensure administrative and production on requirements associated with military capabilities, capacity, readiness, military policy, strategy and doctrine and their operating environments are met.
• Read and evaluate intelligence products and ensure defense tradecraft standards are met.
• Look for inconsistencies of thought, development, or organization.
• Confer with authors to recommend treatment of material.
• Perform reorganization, cut, or rewrite, as necessary, and edit copy.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with editing and written document production
• 3+ years of experience with intelligence production

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Literature, Area Studies, or Communications
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Experience with defense tradecraft standards
• Knowledge of foundational military intelligence and military capabilities
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Normal office environment.

Travel

• As required

Company Description

Castalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission critical solutions to the Federal Government. We provide cutting edge solutions from Securing and Managing Data to Systems Engineering and Development. Castalia Systems is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence Design and Application.

With our vast knowledge of our customers’ needs and relevant technology, our team is able to bring successful solutions to every mission. We are one-upping our competitors by providing premium IT solutions and platforms with cutting-edge technology so it’s so evident when you compare us with anyone.

At Castalia Systems, we provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our benefits include:

• Medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• 401k matching
• generous PTO
• paid holidays
• professional training opportunities
• even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too

All regularly scheduled employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in Castalia Systems’ benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Salary at Castalia Systems is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, position knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $68,000.00 to $72,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Castalia Systems’ total compensation package for employees.

Disclaimer

Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.