Technical Editor, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Technical Editor to enhance intelligence products through expert editing and revision. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, an understanding of technical communication, and the ability to apply IC analytic standards. A focus on national security allows the successful applicant to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Health benefits

Financial and retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Qualifications

• Ability to proofread, edit, and correct text for style and accuracy.
• 7+ years of experience as an editor or technical editor, or 3+ years with a Bachelor's degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.

Responsibilities

• Review and revise intelligence products prepared by DoD analysts for publication.
• Edit and rewrite documents for organization, grammar, style, accuracy, and consistency.
• Provide expert knowledge of the DIA Style Guide.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving mindset

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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YOUR CANDIDATE JOURNEY

Discover what to expect during your journey as a candidate with us.

Do you find yourself constantly looking for more and better information? Do you want a job where you can use your knowledge and research skills to improve national security? Never has the role of a technical editor been so meaningful. More connected devices, larger storage capacity, and faster connections have resulted in an explosion of available information. The problem facing the intelligence community is no longer how to get more data, it’s understanding how to turn the data they have into answers. That’s where you come in. With critical thinking and flexibility, you quickly seek out accurate data sources, sift through the raw data, and turn it into valuable intelligence. If you have strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset, we have an opportunity to use those skills to protect our national security.

As technical editor on our team, you’ll be responsible for reviewing and revising intelligence or communication products and other documents prepared by DoD analysts for publication. You'll work with primary authors to edit and rewrite products for organization, grammar, style, accuracy, and consistency of technical data. You will provide expert technical knowledge of the DIA Style Guide to ensure products conform to agency publication standards, and proper classification marks are applied in accordance with IC guidance. The ability to operate on short timelines, flexibility, and excellent oral and written communications skills are a must. This is a chance to grow your expertise, develop new skills, and share your methodologies with other analysts, data scientists, and computer scientists. We focus on growing as a team to deliver the best support to our customers, so you’ll have resources for mentoring and learning new skills and tools. Join us as we provide the right information at the right time to support the critical needs of our policymakers.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

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 If You 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

Possession of excellent organizational and analytical skills

Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (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.

Technical Editor, Mid

The Opportunity:

Do you find yourself constantly looking for more and better information? Do you want a job where you can use your knowledge and research skills to improve national security? Never has the role of a technical editor been so meaningful. More connected devices, larger storage capacity, and faster connections have resulted in an explosion of available information. The problem facing the intelligence community is no longer how to get more data, it’s understanding how to turn the data they have into answers. That’s where you come in. With critical thinking and flexibility, you quickly seek out accurate data sources, sift through the raw data, and turn it into valuable intelligence. If you have strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset, we have an opportunity to use those skills to protect our national security.

As technical editor on our team, you’ll be responsible for reviewing and revising intelligence or communication products and other documents prepared by DoD analysts for publication. You'll work with primary authors to edit and rewrite products for organization, grammar, style, accuracy, and consistency of technical data. You will provide expert technical knowledge of the DIA Style Guide to ensure products conform to agency publication standards, and proper classification marks are applied in accordance with IC guidance. The ability to operate on short timelines, flexibility, and excellent oral and written communications skills are a must. This is a chance to grow your expertise, develop new skills, and share your methodologies with other analysts, data scientists, and computer scientists. We focus on growing as a team to deliver the best support to our customers, so you’ll have resources for mentoring and learning new skills and tools. Join us as we provide the right information at the right time to support the critical needs of our policymakers.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 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 If You 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

• Possession of excellent organizational and analytical skills

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (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 application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.