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 mission. In this mission space, we support DIA/NDOC's 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 information.You 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.

Are you ready for your next career challenge? Join a team committed to a Mission!

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, proofread,and edit OSIRs to ensureadherence toDIE standardsincoordination withthecustomer.
• ConductOSIRquality control, including formattingand properclassification markingsin accordance withIC guidanceto supportdisseminationofOSIRs.
• Collect,organize, and editinformationrequiredfor preparation of user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and other reports and deliverables.
• Reviewcommunications, tradecraft,policy 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.
• Bachelor's degree inEnglish,Journalism,or 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:

• Bachelor's degree inEnglish,Journalism,or 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.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We're excited to learn more about you.

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For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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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.