Intelligence Production Editor

Agile Defense

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Flexibility to request telework

Job summary

A national security company in Virginia is seeking an Intelligence Production Editor focused on enhancing the quality of intelligence products. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in editing and a strong ability to collaborate with analysts. Responsibilities include ensuring clarity and accuracy in reports, overseeing production standards, and helping to develop training for team members. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and regular business hours, with opportunities for situational telework.

Qualifications

5+ years of relevant experience or 8+ years without a degree.
Experience in editing intelligence products.
Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct technical and substantive editing of intelligence products.
Ensure consistency in production standards across all products.
Assist in developing training modules for writing and analytical skills.

Skills

Editing intelligence products

Strong writing and editing abilities

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative feedback

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation’s most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1445

Title: Intelligence Production Editor

Clearance: Top Secret (SCI upon hire)

Location: Rosslyn, VA

Overview

Agile Defense is looking for an Intelligence Production Editor to enhance the consistency and quality of intelligence products for a federal law enforcement client’s Open Source Intelligence Program focused on detecting threats to specific people, locations, and events. In this role, you will ensure that established production standards are uniformly applied while conducting detailed technical edits to elevate the analytic rigor of each report. Your work will involve close collaboration with intelligence analysts, leadership, and other stakeholders to refine products, maintain high standards of clarity and accuracy, and ensure that all reports are aligned with organizational objectives. Additionally, you will help drive continuous improvements in production standards, identifying areas for enhancement, and contributing to the development of training programs aimed at improving writing and analytic skills across the office.

The work schedule will be regular business hours, Monday through Friday, with the ability to request situational telework per policy.

Responsibilities / Duties

Intelligence Product Editing. Conduct technical and substantive editing of intelligence products to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to established production standards.
Production Standards Oversight. Ensure that developed production standards are consistently applied across all intelligence products, improving the quality and analytic rigor over time.
Enhance Analytical Rigor. Review and refine intelligence products to ensure that they meet the highest standards of accuracy, logical flow, and analytic depth.
Training Support. Assist in developing and implementing training modules focused on improving production standards and enhancing the writing and analytic skills of the team.
Collaborative Feedback. Work closely with intelligence analysts and leadership to provide constructive feedback aimed at refining intelligence products while fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
Support Long-Term Improvements. Play a key role in identifying areas for improvement in the production process and work towards implementing better standards and methodologies.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience or 8+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
Proven experience in editing intelligence products or reports, with a focus on ensuring analytic rigor and adherence to established standards.
Background in intelligence production, with experience conducting technical editing to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency across all products.
Strong writing and editing abilities, with the capability to improve both short and long-form intelligence products.
Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels.
Highly collaborative, with the ability to engage in discussions, collaborate with team members, and produce enhanced intelligence products through collective input.
Proven ability to meet production deadlines while managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality products under time constraints.
A self-motivated individual eager to contribute, learn, and exceed customer expectations through their work.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of production of intelligence assessments in accordance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) requirements.

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

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