Technical Intelligence Editor

Leidos LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Discounted stock purchase plans

Technical upskilling

Education and training support

Parental paid leave

Paid leave and retirement

Health and wellness programs

Income protection

Job summary

Leidos LLC in McLean, VA is seeking a Technical Intelligence Editor to professionally edit analytical products supporting U.S. national security objectives on CT issues. Responsibilities include reviewing content to style guides, editing graphics and interactive media, verifying sources, finalizing publications, and archiving work.

Requires TS/SCI with Polygraph and a strong editorial background. Bachelor's in English/Linguistics (or related) with 12+ years, or Master's with 10+ years of

Qualifications

• Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Strong editorial experience editing Finished Intelligence Products or Intelligence Assessments (1–5 pages).
• Experience editing and sourcing Finished Intelligence products for an IC customer with analyst/manager collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit products to align with customer style guides.
• Review and edit graphics, interactive media, and ensure proper formatting.
• Verify proper sourcing of products and graphics.
• Finalize publications.
• Provide archiving support.
• Track edited work product and manage workflow through production.
• Coordinate with all parties and production schedules.
• Produce, deliver, and archive finished intelligence publications.

Skills

Editorial experience

Word - Track Changes

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Linguistics/related

Master's degree with 10+ years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Technical Intelligence Editor in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA) in McLean, VA.

The Technical Intelligence Editor will be responsible for professionally editing analytical products that support key US national security and foreign policy objectives on CT issues.

Benefits and Compensation

• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible Schedules
• Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
• Technical Upskilling
• Education and Training Support
• Parental Paid Leave
• Paid Leave and Retirement
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Competitive compensation

Pay Range

$116,350.00 - $210,325.00

Responsibilities

• Review and edit products to align with customer style guide standards.
• Review and edit graphics, including interactive media, assist in the development of visual aids, and ensure proper formatting.
• Verify proper sourcing of products and graphics.
• Finalize publications.
• Provide archiving support.
• Track edited work product and ensure its workflow through the production process.
• Work within production schedules and coordinate with all parties involved.
• Produce, deliver, and archive finished intelligence publications.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Strong editorial experience.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Linguistics, or related subject and 12+ years of relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with editing Finished Intelligence Products or Intelligence Assessments that range from 1-5 pages.
• Must have previous experience editing and sourcing Finished Intelligence products in support of an IC customer, with a proven track record of collaborating with analysts and managers.
• Relevant exposure to U.S. foreign policy, national security CT objectives, and the interagency coordination process.
• Knowledge of national security classification procedures is mandatory.
• Experience adhering to a publication style guide.
• Ability to work in a fast pace/short turnaround environment (periodically).
• Experience w/ Microsoft Word (specifically, Track Changes).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Adobe InDesign is desired.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday: 12:00pm to 10:00pm. A candidate may be asked to work additional hours when needed. 15% shift differential may apply to certain hours.

Location

McLean, VA

Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.