Technical Editor
$112,000–$179,000 year
On-siteFort Meade, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Review intelligence products for grammar, logic, clarity, and internal consistency while ensuring style and format align with IC style guides and specialized vocabulary. Amend draft tables, tone boxes, and graphics to reinforce accompanying text and enforce proper classification markings per ICD 710. Collaborate with authors to revise products for narrative organization, negotiate further revisions, and assist in managing J2 finished intelligence products approved for external dissemination. Author and maintain Operating Instructions for Command-wide programs. Work directly with analysts to ensure finished intelligence products are analytically sound and fully compliant with IC publication standards before reaching decision-makers.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph
- Minimum of 12 years w/o a degree or 10 years with AS/AA or 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA or 3 years with PhD
- Proficiency with IC style guides and standards — ICD 206, 209, 501, and 710 — with deep familiarity with intelligence and cyber terminology
- Working knowledge of IC publication standards, classification marking requirements, and editorial best practices
- Demonstrated ability to review and edit complex intelligence products for accuracy, clarity, and compliance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
- Exceptional grammar, punctuation, and writing skills
Desired Qualifications
- Background in intelligence product editing, technical writing, or IC publication management
- Experience managing finished intelligence product workflows and dissemination processes
- Knowledge of classification marking systems and IC dissemination policies (ICD 501, ICD 710)
- 12+ years of relevant experience, including work within the last 2 years
- Master's degree in a related field — or a Bachelor's degree plus 5 additional years of senior-level experience (17 years total)
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