Peraton is seeking an Expert Technical Editor to provide missioncritical editorial and production support to a highvisibility customer in McLean VA. The editor will refine complex analytic content into accurate polished products for senior executives including materials supporting White Houseoriented requirements. The ideal candidate brings extensive Intelligence Community (IC) editing experience strong attention to detail and the ability to operate independently in a fastpaced 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 punctuationformatting and style guidance to produce publicationready documents;
Managing assigned tasks within the customers content management systemmonitoringworkflow updates and responding to realtime directionforan Executive Branchoriented 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;
Bachelors degree and 12 years of relevant experience;
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 customers 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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$135000 - $216000. 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 individuals 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.
ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking an Expert Technical Editor to provide missioncritical editorial and production support to a highvisibility customer in McLean VA. The editor will refine complex analytic content into accurate polished products for senior executives including materials supporting Wh...
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking an Expert Technical Editor to provide missioncritical editorial and production support to a highvisibility customer in McLean VA. The editor will refine complex analytic content into accurate polished products for senior executives including materials supporting White Houseoriented requirements. The ideal candidate brings extensive Intelligence Community (IC) editing experience strong attention to detail and the ability to operate independently in a fastpaced 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 punctuationformatting and style guidance to produce publicationready documents;
Managing assigned tasks within the customers content management systemmonitoringworkflow updates and responding to realtime directionforan Executive Branchoriented 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;
Bachelors degree and 12 years of relevant experience;
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 customers 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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$135000 - $216000. 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 individuals 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.
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