Technical Intelligence Editor

Leidos; 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

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

Leidos in McLean, VA invites applications for a Technical Intelligence Editor. You will review and edit intelligence publications, oversee graphics, verify sources, and finalize products in line with customer style guides.

A TS/SCI with polygraph and strong editorial experience are required. You will collaborate with analysts and managers in a fast-paced environment and may work non-traditional hours with occasional shift differentials; a comprehensive benefits package supports this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Strong editorial experience.
• Experience editing Finished Intelligence Products (1–5 pages) and sourcing.
• Proven collaboration with analysts and managers.
• Knowledge of US foreign policy and national security classification procedures.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, short-turnaround environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Track Changes.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit products to align with customer style guide standards.
• Verify proper sourcing of products and graphics.
• Finalize publications.
• Provide archiving support.
• Track edited work and workflow through the production process.
• Work within production schedules and coordinate with all parties involved.
• Produce, deliver, and archive finished intelligence publications.
• This position requires the ability to support a non-traditional schedule: Monday – Thursday:12:00pm to 10:00pm. 15% shift differential may apply to certain hours.

Skills

Editorial experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or Linguistics

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word (Track Changes)

Adobe InDesign

Job description

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. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including 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, and much more. Join us and make a difference in Analysis Solutions Business Area!

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.
• This position requires the ability to support a non-traditional 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.

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 (products that are viewable for the greater IC or DoD) 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 US 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.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.