Technical Intelligence Editor
@ 00100 LEIDOS, INC.Technical Intelligence Editor
About the job
Leidos is a leader in Security Engineering, CNO, and Signals Intelligence. The role focuses on editing analytical products for national security, working in a team environment, ensuring quality, sourcing, and proper formatting of intelligence materials.
Requirements
- TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Strong editorial experience
- Experience editing intelligence products
- Knowledge of classification procedures
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in English or related field
- 12+ years relevant experience
- Experience with finished intelligence
- Collaboration with analysts and managers
- Understanding of US foreign policy
Full job description
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Technical Intelligence Editor in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA) in McLean, VA. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in Analysis Solutions Business Area!
The Technical Intelligence Editor will be responsible for professionally editing analytical products that support key US national security and foreign policy objectives on CT issues. The Technical Intelligence Editor will be expected to work in a team environment.
The Technical Intelligence Editor will be required to perform the following Responsibilities:
- Review and edit products to align with customer style guide standards. Review and edit graphics, including interactive media, assist in the development of visual aids, and ensure proper formatting.
- Verify proper sourcing of products and graphics.
- Finalize publications.
- Provide archiving support.
- Track edited work product and ensure its workflow through the production process.
- Work within production schedules and coordinate with all parties involved.
- Produce, deliver, and archive finished intelligence publications.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
- Strong editorial experience.
- Bachelor's degree in English, Linguistics, or related subject and 12+ years of relevant experience or Masters with 10 + years of relevant experience. Experience may be exchanged for degree requirements.
- Experience with editing Finished Intelligence Products or Intelligence Assessments (products that are viewable for the greater IC or DoD) that range from 1-5 pages.
- Must have previous experience editing and sourcing Finished Intelligence products in support of an IC customer, with a proven track record of collaborating with analysts and managers.
- Relevant exposure to US foreign policy, national security CT objectives, and the interagency coordination process.
- Knowledge of national security classification procedures is mandatory.
- Experience adhering to a publication style guide.
- Ability to work in a fast pace/short turnaround environment (periodically).
- Experience w/ Microsoft Word (specifically, Track Changes).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with Adobe InDesign is desired.
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.
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Original Posting:
October 8, 2026For 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.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
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