Technical Editor

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 55,200 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Technical Editor to design, develop, and produce AI governance communications. You will edit AI documentation and guidance, collaborating with teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure clear, accurate messaging for national security audiences.

The role requires strong proofreading/editing skills, familiarity with IC standards, and a TS/SCI clearance (polygraph preferred). Onsite in McLean, VA with standard Booz Allen benefits.

Qualifications

• Proofread and edit text for style and accuracy.
• Apply IC analytic standards and ICD 203/206 requirements to produced intelligence content.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• HS diploma or GED with 7+ years editing experience or Bachelor's with 3+ years editing experience.

Responsibilities

• Edit and revise AI documentation and guidance.
• Collaborate with team, stakeholders, and clients to shape communications for diverse audiences.
• Design, develop, and produce internal and external communication materials.

Skills

Proofreading

Editing

AI governance

Oral and written communication

Education

HS diploma or GED with 7+ years editing experience

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years editing experience

Tools

Word

SharePoint

Job description

The Opportunity

Key to an organization’s growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications professional, you know how to inform and engage key audiences and help promote an organization’s desired reputation. We’re looking for an experienced communications specialist like you, who is ready to grow and willing to win for the client and live our mission every day. Here, you’ll advance your skills to design, develop, produce, and advise on a variety of internal and external communication materials and media that supports national security.

Role

Technical Editor

Responsibilities

As a communications specialist on our team, you’ll closely impact the development of creative solutions to complex problems. Your self‑guided yet collaborative spirit will shape and nurture relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients to ensure AI governance. As a collaborator on all aspects of oral and written communications, you’ll edit and revise AI documentation and guidance. Your creative‑thinking and business‑oriented mindset will guide your client to inform key audiences through words, images, and sound with tools like Word and SharePoint. Work with us as we design, develop, and produce systems to change national security for the better.

Qualifications

• Ability to proofread, edit, and correct text for style and accuracy
• Ability to apply IC analytic standards and analytic tradecraft standards as defined in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 203 Analytic Standards, and ICD 206 Sourcing Requirements to the production of all‑source intelligence products
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience as an editor or technical editor, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience as an editor or technical editor

Nice to Have

• Experience with producing or managing the production of technical or analytic products
• Experience as a technical editor in an IC organization
• Knowledge of the intelligence cycle and ICD 203 tradecraft standards
• Ability to demonstrate an interest in Artificial Intelligence
• Possession of excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Security Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions and provide a range of benefits. Salary range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Verification

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments, and we reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. Assistance with AI or other tools to aid responses during interviews is prohibited unless explicitly permitted.

Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations, and may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.