TS/SCI Technical Editor for National Security Intelligence

Socket.dev; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Core One seeks an experienced editor to ensure intelligence products meet grammar, formatting, and security standards. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and may involve deployment as needed.

The editor will work with analysts to refine narratives and ensure accuracy and consistency across publications. Candidates should have a strong background in intelligence editing, knowledge of publication guidelines, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools to manage revisions and formatting across

Qualifications

• Experience applying intelligence editing principles, publication standards, style guides, and terminology.
• Experience applying IC and DoD classification guidelines, security requirements, and handling procedures.
• Experience reviewing intelligence products for grammar, punctuation, syntax, clarity, and readability.
• Experience evaluating analytical content for logical consistency, accuracy, and context.

Responsibilities

• Review intelligence products for grammar, punctuation, syntax, spelling, logic, clarity, and readability.
• Edit and standardize intelligence products to comply with agency standards, style guides, formatting, and terminology.
• Review and revise specialized terminology for accurate presentation to the audience.
• Review visuals (tables, captions, graphics) for accuracy and alignment with narrative.
• Verify classification markings, banners, caveats, and handling instructions per IC guidance.

Skills

Intelligence editing

Publication standards

Grammar and clarity

Negotiation with authors

Security handling

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Core One seeks an experienced editor to ensure intelligence products meet grammar, formatting, and security standards. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and may involve deployment as needed.

The editor will work with analysts to refine narratives and ensure accuracy and consistency across publications. Candidates should have a strong background in intelligence editing, knowledge of publication guidelines, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools to manage revisions and formatting across