Intelligence Production Editor

Agile Defense • Arlington, VA

13h

About The Position

Agile Defense is looking for an Intelligence Production Editor to enhance the consistency and quality of intelligence products for a federal law enforcement client’s Open Source Intelligence Program focused on detecting threats to specific people, locations, and events. In this role, you will ensure that established production standards are uniformly applied while conducting detailed technical edits to elevate the analytic rigor of each report. Your work will involve close collaboration with intelligence analysts, leadership, and other stakeholders to refine products, maintain high standards of clarity and accuracy, and ensure that all reports are aligned with organizational objectives. Additionally, you will help drive continuous improvements in production standards, identifying areas for enhancement, and contributing to the development of training programs aimed at improving writing and analytic skills across the office. The work schedule will be regular business hours, Monday through Friday, with the ability to request situational telework per policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience or 8+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Proven experience in editing intelligence products or reports, with a focus on ensuring analytic rigor and adherence to established standards.
• Background in intelligence production, with experience conducting technical editing to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency across all products.
• Strong writing and editing abilities, with the capability to improve both short and long-form intelligence products.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels.
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to engage in discussions, collaborate with team members, and produce enhanced intelligence products through collective input.
• Proven ability to meet production deadlines while managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality products under time constraints.
• A self-motivated individual eager to contribute, learn, and exceed customer expectations through their work.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of production of intelligence assessments in accordance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Intelligence Product Editing. Conduct technical and substantive editing of intelligence products to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to established production standards.
• Production Standards Oversight. Ensure that developed production standards are consistently applied across all intelligence products, improving the quality and analytic rigor over time.
• Enhance Analytical Rigor. Review and refine intelligence products to ensure that they meet the highest standards of accuracy, logical flow, and analytic depth.
• Training Support. Assist in developing and implementing training modules focused on improving production standards and enhancing the writing and analytic skills of the team.
• Collaborative Feedback. Work closely with intelligence analysts and leadership to provide constructive feedback aimed at refining intelligence products while fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
• Support Long-Term Improvements. Play a key role in identifying areas for improvement in the production process and work towards implementing better standards and methodologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level