Production Officer

PAE Government Services Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Job summary

Amentum in McLean, VA is seeking a Production Officer to edit and finalize intelligence products, ensure compliance with style and sourcing standards, and support publication workflows in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, a bachelor's degree, and at least three years of experience in editing Finished Intelligence for IC customers. Flexibility with a non-traditional schedule is noted.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Experience editing finished intelligence products for an IC customer.
• Strong editorial, grammatical, and sourcing skills.
• Knowledge of national security classification procedures.
• Adobe InDesign experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit products to align with Style Guide standards.
• Review and edit graphics and interactive media; assist in visual aids development.
• Verify proper sourcing of products and graphics.
• Finalize publications and provide archiving support.
• Track production and ensure workflow through the production process.
• Produce, deliver, and archive finished intelligence publications.

Skills

Editorial skills

Writing skills

Sourcing

Interagency coordination

Publication design

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Purpose and Impact

Amentum has a new and exciting opportunity for a Production Officer in our Intelligence and Cyber Group in McLean, VA. This contract provides and sustains counterterrorism awareness for NCTC and the CT community. Analysts research, draft, coordinate, and edit articles for publication; identify IC collection gaps and evaluate solutions; conduct intelligence analysis and integration for the IC; complete screening, vetting, and watchlisting; and provide analytic and mission support.

Work Schedule

Flexible schedule with 80 hours per pay period. Essential Responsibilities: The Production Officer will be responsible for professionally editing analytical products that support key US national security and foreign policy objectives on CT issues. This position requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. The Publications Officer will be expected to work in a team environment. This position requires the ability to support a non-traditional schedule: potentially Monday – Thursday: 10:00am to 8:00pm. A candidate may be asked to cover shifts when needed. 15% premium shift differential may apply to certain hours.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit products to align with Style Guide standards
• Review and edit graphics, including interactive media, assist in the development of visual aids, and ensure proper formatting
• Verify proper sourcing of products and graphics
• Finalize publications
• Provide archiving support
• Track production, document and ensure workflow through the production process
• Work within production schedules and coordinate with all parties involved
• Produce, deliver, and archive finished intelligence publications

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required
• Relevant exposure to US foreign policy, national security CT objectives, and the interagency coordination process
• Must have previous experience editing Finished Intelligence products in support of an IC customer
• Professional writing, editing, and sourcing skills
• Proven track record of reviewing finished intelligence and collaborating with analysts and managers
• Knowledge of national security classification procedures is mandatory
• Strong editorial and grammatical skills
• Knowledge of publishing principles and basics of publication design
• Knowledge of production methodology for publishing products in hardcopy or electronic formats
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and to adjust as priorities changing
• Experience working with Adobe InDesign is desired

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI with polygraph

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Years of Experience

Three years of experience

Non-safety Sensitive Position

This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug‑free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre‑hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety – Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality – Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance – Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation Details

$125,000 - $150,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/06/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Thank You

Thank you for continued interest in employment with Amentum. For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/ If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. If you need assistance, please reach out to [e-mail]

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