Senior Intelligence Editor - IC Standards & Editorial Lead

THE BISON GROUP LLC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bison Group LLC seeks a Senior Technical Editor to lead the editorial process for finished intelligence products used by senior government, defense, and national security decision-makers. You will ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to IC standards, shaping analyses for executive audiences.

You will collaborate with intelligence analysts and production teams, provide constructive feedback, and manage multiple, time-sensitive workflows to deliver publication-ready materials on schedule.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise editing finished intelligence products for senior government and DoD audiences.
• In-depth knowledge of IC and DoD editorial, production, and dissemination standards.
• Proven ability to edit complex intelligence assessments and reports for grammar and structure.
• Knowledge of IC/DoD classification guidance and information handling procedures.
• Experience ensuring adherence to agency style guides and terminology.
• Ability to coordinate with analysts and leadership to improve product quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical editing of finished intelligence products to IC standards.
• Review and format assessments, reports, briefings, and executive products.
• Collaborate with analysts and production teams to improve quality while preserving findings.
• Maintain style guides and quality control processes; mentor authors.
• Manage time-sensitive production schedules and ensure publication readiness for senior decision-makers.

Skills

Editing intelligence

IC/DoD standards

Editorial review

Written communication

Independent coordination

Time management

Mentoring authors

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

The Bison Group LLC seeks a Senior Technical Editor to lead the editorial process for finished intelligence products used by senior government, defense, and national security decision-makers. You will ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to IC standards, shaping analyses for executive audiences.

You will collaborate with intelligence analysts and production teams, provide constructive feedback, and manage multiple, time-sensitive workflows to deliver publication-ready materials on schedule.