Senior Technical Editor - Intelligence & IC Compliance

gdit; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT (GDIT) seeks a mid‑level Technical Editor in College Park, MD to ensure clarity, accuracy, and IC compliance across intelligence products. The role shapes production processes and strengthens published materials for the program.

The editor reviews drafts, refines tables and graphics, verifies classifications, and collaborates with authors to improve narrative quality in a demanding intelligence environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years related experience.
• Clearance: TS/SCI with an active poly
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Responsibilities

• Review and edit intelligence products to ensure clarity, logic, accuracy, and compliance with agency standards and IC guidance.
• Ensure style, formatting, and language conform to prescribed publication standards and specialized vocabulary requirements.
• Amend and refine draft tables, tone boxes, figures, and graphics to ensure alignment with analytic content.
• Verify correct classification markings in accordance with IC directives.
• Work directly with authors to strengthen narrative organization, recommend improvements, and negotiate revisions as needed.
• Assist in managing finished intelligence products approved for external dissemination.
• Research and gather information from internal and external subject‑matter experts and other authoritative sources.
• Analyze, cross-check, and edit intelligence products for accuracy and compliance with relevant IC directives, including ICDs 206, 209, 501, and 710.
• Organize information and determine the most effective presentation method for analytic content.
• Ensure all finalized materials meet the specified purpose, scope, and mission requirements.
• Support and oversee aspects of the production process for completed intelligence materials.
• Document Operating Instructions (OIs) for command‑wide programs and initiatives as directed by the Government.

Skills

Content Editing

Editorial Processes

Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

General Dynamics IT (GDIT) seeks a mid‑level Technical Editor in College Park, MD to ensure clarity, accuracy, and IC compliance across intelligence products. The role shapes production processes and strengthens published materials for the program.

The editor reviews drafts, refines tables and graphics, verifies classifications, and collaborates with authors to improve narrative quality in a demanding intelligence environment.