Editorial Lead, Finished Intelligence Publications

Leidos; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

Leidos in McLean, VA invites applications for a Technical Intelligence Editor. You will review and edit intelligence publications, oversee graphics, verify sources, and finalize products in line with customer style guides.

A TS/SCI with polygraph and strong editorial experience are required. You will collaborate with analysts and managers in a fast-paced environment and may work non-traditional hours with occasional shift differentials; a comprehensive benefits package supports this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Strong editorial experience.
• Experience editing Finished Intelligence Products (1–5 pages) and sourcing.
• Proven collaboration with analysts and managers.
• Knowledge of US foreign policy and national security classification procedures.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, short-turnaround environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Track Changes.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit products to align with customer style guide standards.
• Verify proper sourcing of products and graphics.
• Finalize publications.
• Provide archiving support.
• Track edited work and workflow through the production process.
• Work within production schedules and coordinate with all parties involved.
• Produce, deliver, and archive finished intelligence publications.
• This position requires the ability to support a non-traditional schedule: Monday – Thursday:12:00pm to 10:00pm. 15% shift differential may apply to certain hours.

Skills

Editorial experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or Linguistics

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word (Track Changes)

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Leidos in McLean, VA invites applications for a Technical Intelligence Editor. You will review and edit intelligence publications, oversee graphics, verify sources, and finalize products in line with customer style guides.

A TS/SCI with polygraph and strong editorial experience are required. You will collaborate with analysts and managers in a fast-paced environment and may work non-traditional hours with occasional shift differentials; a comprehensive benefits package supports this role.