Executive-Ready Technical Editor for IC Analysis

Peraton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks an Expert Technical Editor in McLean, VA, to refine complex analytic content into accurate, polished products for senior executives, including White House‑oriented materials. The role requires extensive IC editing experience and independent work in a fast-paced environment on site.

The editor will work a staggered four-day schedule from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm ET, stay on site until completion, and be available for on‑call editing and dissemination support as needed by world events.

Qualifications

• Required: TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in technical writing/editing with strong IC knowledge.
• Proficiency with Word, Acrobat Pro, and CMS.
• Proven ability to produce high‑quality analytic products under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical editing for analytic products ensuring accuracy, clarity, and IC standards.
• Review and edit drafts applying grammar, punctuation, formatting, and style guidelines to publish-ready documents.
• Manage tasks within the customer’s CMS, track workflow, and respond to real-time direction for executive products.
• Coordinate iterative editing with authors and stakeholders to strengthen content and messaging.
• Edit and integrate graphics with designers to ensure cohesive final products.
• Prepare final deliverables in Word and PDF and coordinate dissemination.
• Disseminate intelligence products as required by the customer.

Skills

Technical Editing

Analytical Writing

IC Writing Standards

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Content Management Systems

Job description

Peraton seeks an Expert Technical Editor in McLean, VA, to refine complex analytic content into accurate, polished products for senior executives, including White House‑oriented materials. The role requires extensive IC editing experience and independent work in a fast-paced environment on site.

The editor will work a staggered four-day schedule from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm ET, stay on site until completion, and be available for on‑call editing and dissemination support as needed by world events.