Jobs · Writing · Virginia

Technical Editor

BAE Systems, Inc. · Reston, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteWriting$67k–$115k/yrFull-time

About the role

We're seeking a highly skilled Mid-Level Technical Editor to join our dynamic team and help refine written products, including Open Source Intelligence Reports, IT technical artifacts, policy documents, and other media. You will ensure our written products meet Intelligence Community (IC) publication standards, are clear, logical, and consistent, and adhere to style guides and classification protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Review written products—such as Open Source Intelligence Reports drafts, IT technical artifacts, policy documents, strategic communications, training materials, tradecraft notes, slides, website content, and other media—for proper grammar, punctuation, clarity, logic, and consistent language presentation.
  • Collaborate with authors to revise content and ensure adherence to style guides and classification protocols.
  • Support leading the editorial process to ensure OSIC written products meet IC publication standards.
  • Support ensuring translation accuracy and collaborate with authors on narrative improvements and FDO compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years of related experience (including executive staff support experience within the last 2 years), or 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Prior military or government analytical experience.
  • Prior experience in Information Security.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Intelligence Community experience.
  • Master’s degree.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $67,406 – $114,590. Individual salaries are determined by factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health savings accounts.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Disability, life, and accident insurance.
  • Employee assistance program and legal plan.
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave programs (including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave).
  • Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
  • Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
  • Other incentives based on position level and job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support critical missions. Our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage, and defeat threats, inspiring us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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