Junior Technical Editor - TS/SCI Cleared

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Junior Technical Editor in the Herndon/Reston area to review intelligence products for grammar, punctuation, and clarity, ensuring consistency with publication standards. The role involves amending tables and graphics to support the text and applying proper IC classification markings.

You will work with authors to revise materials, maintain narrative organization, and collaborate with technical staff to improve documentation, supporting government programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 3+ years of work experience or 7 years with no degree.
• Familiarity with publishing software and tools.
• Technical writing skills to produce and revise content.

Responsibilities

• Review intelligence products for grammar, punctuation, syntax, logic, clarity and consistency.
• Ensure style and format conform to publication standards and style guides.
• Amend draft tables, tone boxes, and graphics to align with the text.
• Ensure proper classification markings per IC guidance and collaborate with authors on revisions.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Publishing software

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Junior Technical Editor in the Herndon/Reston area to review intelligence products for grammar, punctuation, and clarity, ensuring consistency with publication standards. The role involves amending tables and graphics to support the text and applying proper IC classification markings.

You will work with authors to revise materials, maintain narrative organization, and collaborate with technical staff to improve documentation, supporting government programs.