Technical Editor (Special)

Peraton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Expert Technical Editor in McLean, VA to provide mission-critical editorial and production support for a high-visibility customer. The editor will sharpen complex analytic content for senior executives, including White House-oriented materials, with IC standards guidance.

The role requires a four-day on-site schedule from 10:00am–8:00pm ET, with on-call editing support as events demand, and independent work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience; 10 years with an MS/MA Degree or 7 years with a PhD.
• 4 years experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• Expert-level proficiency in technical writing and editing with strong knowledge of intelligence analysis and IC writing standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and content management systems.
• Ability to produce high-quality analytic products under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert technical editing for analytic products, ensuring accuracy and IC standards.
• Editing draft materials with grammar, punctuation, formatting, and style guidance.
• Managing tasks within the customer’s CMS and monitoring workflow updates.
• Coordinating iterative editing with authors and stakeholders.
• Editing graphics in collaboration with visual designers and cartographers.
• Obtaining final approval from front office personnel.
• Preparing deliverables in Word and PDF and coordinating dissemination.
• Disseminating intelligence products as required.
• Engaging with senior officials to ensure clear communication and mission alignment.
• Mentoring customer personnel to improve writing and editing skills.
• Ensuring all products adhere to standards and production processes.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Technical writing

Editing

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Content management systems

Executive communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

12+ years experience

MS/MA degree

PhD

4 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an Expert Technical Editor to provide mission‑critical editorial and production support to a high‑visibility customer in McLean, VA. The editor will refine complex analytic content into accurate, polished products for senior executives, including materials supporting White House–oriented requirements. The ideal candidate brings extensive Intelligence Community (IC) editing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced production environment with minimal to no guidance.

The editor will be required to work a staggered, four-day schedule from 10:00am to 8:00pm Eastern Time, remaining on site until products are complete. The editor must also be available for on‑call editing and dissemination support as necessitated by world events.

Key Responsibilities of this role include:

• Providing expert technical editingforanalytic products, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with IC standards;
• Reviewing and editing draft materials, applying required grammar, punctuation,formatting, and style guidance to produce publication‑ready documents;
• Managing assigned tasks within the customer’s content management system,monitoringworkflow updates, and responding to real‑time directionforan Executive Branch–oriented product line;
• Coordinating iterative editing with authors and stakeholders to strengthen content, structure, and messaging;
• Editing and integrating graphics in collaboration withvisualdesignersand cartographersto ensure aligned, cohesive final products;
• Working with front office personnel to obtain final approval on products;
• Preparing final deliverables in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat PDFdocumentsand coordinating with dissemination officers fortimelydistribution;
• Disseminating, posting, and delivering intelligence products as required by the customer;
• Engaging with senior officials and diverse stakeholders tofacilitateclear communication and alignment with mission requirements;
• Mentoring customer personnel to improve writing, editing, and production skills;
• Ensuring all products adhere to applicable standards, style guides, and production processes

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph;
• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience; 10 years with an MS/MA Degree or, 7 years with a PhD.
• 4 years experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• Expert-level proficiency in technical writing and editing with strong knowledge of intelligence analysis and IC writing standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and content management systems.
• Proven ability to produce high‑quality analytic products under tight deadlines;
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast‑paced environment;
• Experience leading or supporting teams in preparing and reviewing technical documents;
• Experience mentoring less experienced personnel on writing and editing best practices;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience interacting directly with executive‑level officials;

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting national‑level customers;
• Experience working in the customer’s operational environment;
• Ability and willingness to perform functions that extend beyond typical editorial duties, such as dissemination‑related tasks;
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to resolve issues without direct customer guidance

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next‑generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.