Technical Editor (Mid)

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Job Description

The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking aMid-LevelTechnical Editorto support the OSINT mission at DIA/NDOCThis position will belocatedat one of our customer sites in Bethesda MD; Reston VA; or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

This exciting opportunity will enable you toleverageyour experience in support of the DIAOSINT this mission space we support DIA/NDOCs OSINT production on behalf of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE). The Leidos effort consists of five main tasks: collecting and reporting mission and information technology architecture policy and OSINT governance support OSINT strategic communications strategy support and OSINT specialized tradecraft and training development support.

As a Technical Editor you will support the development review and refinement of a variety of technical and intelligence documents for our customer. You will play a key role in ensuring the clarity consistency and compliance of written products with Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) and Intelligence Community (IC) standards contributing to the effective communication and dissemination of critical have a demonstrated aptitude and appreciation for the English language as well as a collaborative nature that allows you to work well with experts across a range of disciplines and cultural backgrounds.

Ideally you have a mix of AORexpertise intellectual curiosity communications skills and operational experience to improve the quality of our intelligence products in partnership with a highly qualified highly motivated team.

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Responsibilities Include:

• Review written products includingOSIRsdrafts IT technical artifacts policy documents strategic communications training materials tradecraft notes slides website content and other mediaforclarity logic and consistency.
• Review proofreadand edit OSIRs to ensureadherence toDIE standardsincoordination withthecustomer.
• ConductOSIRquality control including formattingand properclassification markingsin accordance withIC guidanceto supportdisseminationofOSIRs.
• Collectorganize and editinformationrequiredfor preparation of user manuals training materials installation guides proposals and other reports and deliverables.
• Reviewcommunications tradecraftpolicy and governance documents for clarity and compliance with DoD DIA and IC standards.
• Ensure allreportingcomplieswithapplicable laws policies and procedures.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.

Required Experience Skills and Education:

• U.S. Citizenship required per program requirements.
• Bachelors degree inEnglishJournalismor relevant field and 4 years of experience intechnical editing orintelligencepublishing. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree are acceptable.
• Candidates with a minimum of 3 years of recent experience in the field will be considered.
• Strong mastery of English grammar and formal writing styles.

Preferred Experience Skills and Education:

• Bachelors degree inEnglishJournalismor relevant field.
• Eight (8)yearsof experienceintechnical editing orintelligencepublishingwith at least aportionof the experience within the last two (2) years.
• Successful polygraph within the last 5 years is a significant advantage and preferred.
• Certification inediting or publishing.
• Prior OSINT experience particularly drafting or editing of OSIRs.
• Experienceworkingwith the DIA Style Manualor similar intelligence community writing and formatting standards.

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