Senior Intelligence Reports Editor & Quality Lead

The Ascendancy Group LTD; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) seeks an experienced Reports Officer to provide substantive review of intelligence content, verify facts, and ensure products are suitable for publication and the intended audience. You will mentor junior officers and help set quality standards across the team while working in a fast paced, high consequence environment.

This full‑time position requires current TS/SCI clearance and deep knowledge of IC analytic tradecraft.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related experience, with some in last 2 years; master’s degree preferred
• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• Knowledge of IC analytic tradecraft standards (ICD 203 and ICD 200 series)
• Knowledge of labor category activities to meet mission requirements
• Mastery of qualitative and quantitative methodologies used in the field
• Ability to define new approaches to support rigorous assessments
• Ability to review products for sound arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Ability to draw understanding from incomplete or highly complex information
• Ability to collaborate with IC partners on information sharing and resolving disputes
• Ability to lead or guide teams researching complex problems
• Knowledge of IC and DoW classification guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly in writing and speech

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive review of intelligence content and verify factual information
• Determine product suitability for intended media and audience
• Edit for clear and cogent presentation of subject matter
• Identify errors, inconsistencies, and verify statements, figures, and terms
• Compare illustrations, tables, and charts with text to ensure consistency
• Check citations against original sources
• Edit for adherence to IC analytic tradecraft standards (ICD 200 series)
• Mentor reports officers and set quality control standards for the team

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Independent work

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) seeks an experienced Reports Officer to provide substantive review of intelligence content, verify facts, and ensure products are suitable for publication and the intended audience. You will mentor junior officers and help set quality standards across the team while working in a fast paced, high consequence environment.

This full‑time position requires current TS/SCI clearance and deep knowledge of IC analytic tradecraft.