Technical Editor

MDAEdge; New England (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MDAEdge in the United States seeks a skilled editor to review and refine intelligence products for grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, clarity, and consistency, ensuring adherence to the DIA Style Guide and IC standards.

Collaborate with analysts to present complex intelligence clearly for diverse audiences, support 24/7 production, and ensure compliance with classification and control markings.

Qualifications

• Education & experience combinations as listed.
• Experience editing intelligence products with high accuracy.
• Knowledge of classification markings and IC standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit intelligence products for grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, clarity, consistency, and adherence to established style guidelines.
• Ensure intelligence products comply with classification markings, the DIA Style Guide, ICD 203, and IC standards.
• Work with analysts to improve quality, accuracy, and readability of finished intelligence products.
• Present complex intelligence information clearly for varied audiences.
• Support editing and production in a 24/7 environment.

Skills

Grammar editing

Punctuation editing

Spelling accuracy

Clarity and readability

Audience adaptation

24/7 operational mindset

Communicate complex topics

DoD top secret clearance

Education

Associate's degree + 8+ years editing

Bachelor's degree + 4+ years editing

Master's degree + 2+ years editing

Tools

DIA Style Guide

ICD 203

Community Authorized Classification and Control Markings

Job description

Review and edit intelligence products for grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, clarity, consistency, and adherence to established style guidelines.

Ensure intelligence products comply with Community Authorized Classification and Control Markings, the DIA Style Guide, ICD 203, and applicable IC standards.

Work closely with analysts and other intelligence professionals to improve the quality, accuracy, and readability of finished intelligence products.

Ensure complex intelligence information is presented clearly and appropriately for a variety of audiences.

Support editing and production requirements in a 24/7 operational environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review and edit intelligence products for grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, clarity, consistency, and adherence to established style guidelines.
• Ensure intelligence products comply with Community Authorized Classification and Control Markings, the DIA Style Guide, ICD 203, and applicable IC standards.
• Work closely with analysts and other intelligence professionals to improve the quality, accuracy, and readability of finished intelligence products.
• Ensure complex intelligence information is presented clearly and appropriately for a variety of audiences.
• Support editing and production requirements in a 24/7 operational environment.

• Education & Experience: One of the following combinations:
  • Associate's degree and 8+ years of technical editing experience
  • Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of technical editing experience
  • Master's degree and 2+ years of technical editing experience

• Required Skills:
  • Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
  • Experience reviewing and editing written intelligence products with a high degree of accuracy
  • Knowledge of Community Authorized Classification and Control Markings, the DIA Style Guide, and ICD 203
  • Ability to support a 24/7 operational environment

• Desired Skills:
  • Experience working in a Combatant Command (COCOM) environment
  • Experience incorporating intelligence information into all-source research, analysis, and production
  • Knowledge of Intelligence Community and organizational style guides
  • Ability to communicate complex topics clearly to audiences with varying backgrounds and levels of expertise

• Must-Haves:
  • Target Systems Analysis
  • European Theater military analysis
  • Joint Targeting Cycle expertise
  • All-source military capabilities analysis
  • Complex systems vulnerability analysis
  • Multi-agency intelligence collaboration
  • Long-form intelligence production