Technical Editor

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Technical Editor and Consulting Support Specialist to enhance the clarity and quality of mission-focused communications and analytic products. You will collaborate with SMEs, analysts, and client stakeholders to ensure accuracy, structure, and alignment to requirements.

The role combines editing with management consulting support across strategy, structure, processes, and information technology, enabling you to grow your expertise and mentor others in a

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with technical editing in a government or private environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to proofread for grammar and punctuation with a high level of accuracy.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• HS diploma or GED with 4+ years of writing/editing experience, or Associate’s degree with 3+ years, or Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years.

Skills

Technical editing

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Job description

Technical Editor The Opportunity: With all the information available today, it takes a skilled professional to know how to find, interpret, refine, and communicate the right information to give clients clear and actionable answers. In environments where critical decisions are made every day, organizations need a technical editor and consulting support specialist who can improve the quality, clarity, and effectiveness of mission-driven communications and analytic products. As a technical editor and management consulting support specialist, you will use attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication expertise to develop, review, and improve a variety of internal and external communications materials. You will work with subject matter experts, analysts, and client stakeholders to ensure products are accurate, well-structured, and aligned to mission requirements. This role applies both quantitative and qualitative analysis to support recommendations that improve organizational performance through changes to strategy, structure, processes, human capital, culture, and information technology. As part of the team, you will help the client understand the operational environment by refining products, validating content, and supporting the delivery of clear, timely, and effective materials. You will use your understanding of government and intelligence environments to support publication efforts, improve workflows, and contribute to mission-focused deliverables. You will also advise on opportunities to improve operations and serve as a practitioner with experience spanning multiple management advising areas and other functional communities. This is a chance to grow your expertise, develop new skills, and share your methodologies with other professionals. The team emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and continuous learning to deliver the best support to customers in a fast-paced and mission-focused environment.

You Have:

• 1+ years of experience with technical editing in a government or private environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
• Ability to proofread for grammar and punctuation with a high level of accuracy
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• HS diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience with writing or editing,
• Associate’s degree and 3+ years of experience with writing or editing,
• or Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience with writing or editing

Nice If You Have:

• Knowledge of DoD intelligence editing standards and styles
• Knowledge of Community Authorized Classification and Control Markings (CAPCO)
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple publication projects and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph 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, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. 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 at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.

Accommodations

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