Intelligence Production Editor

Agile Defense; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense in Rosslyn, VA is seeking 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.

You will conduct detailed edits to elevate analytic rigor, collaborate with analysts and leadership, and help drive improvements in production standards and training to strengthen writing and analytic skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience or 8+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Proven experience editing intelligence products or reports with analytic rigor and adherence to standards.
• Background in intelligence production with experience in technical editing for clarity and consistency.
• Strong writing and editing abilities to improve short and long-form intelligence products.
• High interpersonal and diplomatic skills to interact with all levels professionally.
• Highly collaborative with ability to engage in discussions and improve products through team input.
• Proven ability to meet production deadlines while managing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Intelligence Product Editing: Conduct technical and substantive edits to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to standards.
• Production Standards Oversight: Ensure production standards are consistently applied across all intelligence products.
• Enhance Analytical Rigor: Review and refine products for accuracy, logical flow, and depth.
• Training Support: Develop and implement training modules to improve production standards and writing skills.
• Collaborative Feedback: Provide constructive feedback with leadership to refine intelligence products.
• Support Long-Term Improvements: Identify areas for better production standards and methodologies.

Skills

Editing intelligence products

Analytic rigor

Strong writing/editing

Diplomatic communication

Collaboration

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 5 years relevant OR 8+ years without degree

Job description

About Agile Defense

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 #: 1822

Job Title: Intelligence Production Editor

Location: Rosslyn, VA

Clearance Level: Top Secret Clearance Required to Start

Job Description

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.
• 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. sent

Education and Background

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience or 8+ years of relevant experience without a degree.

Required Skills

• 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 Skills

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

Working Conditions

Typical Office Environment

$115,000 - $125,000 a year

Our Core Values

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.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities