Technical Editor (Special)

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 world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face.

About the role

Peraton is seeking an Expert Technical Editor to provide mission-critical editorial and production support to a high-visibility customer in McLean, VA. The editor will refine complex analytic content into accurate, polished products for senior executives, including materials supporting White House-oriented requirements. The ideal candidate brings extensive Intelligence Community (IC) editing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced production environment with minimal to no guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical editing for analytic products, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with IC standards.
• Review and edit draft materials, applying required grammar, punctuation, formatting, and style guidance to produce publication-ready documents.
• Manage assigned tasks within the customer's content management system, monitoring workflow updates, and responding to real-time direction for an Executive Branch-oriented product line.
• Coordinate iterative editing with authors and stakeholders to strengthen content, structure, and messaging.
• Edit and integrate graphics in collaboration with visual designers and cartographers to ensure aligned, cohesive final products.
• Work with front office personnel to obtain final approval on products.
• Prepare final deliverables in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat PDF documents and coordinate with dissemination officers for timely distribution.
• Disseminate, post, and deliver intelligence products as required by the customer.
• Engage with senior officials and diverse stakeholders to facilitate clear communication and alignment with mission requirements.
• Mentor customer personnel to improve writing, editing, and production skills.
• Ensure all products adhere to applicable standards, style guides, and production processes.

Requirements

• Current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience; 10 years with an MS/MA Degree or 7 years with a PhD. 4 years of experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting national-level customers.
• Experience working in the customer's 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.

Schedule

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.

Pay

Target salary range: $135,000 - $216,000. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's 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.

Benefits

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and health savings account.
• Short/long term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.
• Company-paid holidays.