Lead Intelligence Technical Editor for National Security

The Bison Group; Charlottesville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bison Group LLC in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to lead the editorial process for finished intelligence products, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and IC standards. The role partners with analysts and production teams to deliver publication-ready work for senior government and national security decision-makers.

Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience (17 years with a bachelor’s).

Qualifications

• Expertise editing finished intelligence products for senior government, military, and national security audiences.
• Deep knowledge of Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD editorial, production, tradecraft, dissemination, and publication standards.
• Ability to edit complex intelligence assessments for grammar, punctuation, structure, and analytic integrity.
• Knowledge of IC and DoD classification guidance, marking requirements, and information handling procedures.
• Ability to mentor authors, provide constructive feedback, and improve writing and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical editor for finished intelligence products, ensuring IC standards for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Review, edit, and format complex intelligence materials for grammar, style, structure, and dissemination requirements.
• Collaborate with analysts, subject matter experts, and production teams to improve quality while preserving analytic meaning.
• Maintain editorial style guides, quality control processes, and provide feedback to authors.
• Manage multiple production schedules and ensure deliverables are publication-ready for senior government and defense decision-makers.

Skills

Editing Expertise

IC/DoD Knowledge

Editorial Standards

Mentoring Authors

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

The Bison Group LLC in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to lead the editorial process for finished intelligence products, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and IC standards. The role partners with analysts and production teams to deliver publication-ready work for senior government and national security decision-makers.

Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience (17 years with a bachelor’s).