Senior Technical Editor

Prescient Edge • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Prescient Edge is seeking a Sr. Technical Editor to support a federal government client. Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Security clearance required TS/SCI with CI POLY or the ability to obtain CI POLY.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Bachelor's degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 5 years of related Senior experience for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Reviews intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and consistency.
• Ensures that style and format conform to agency publication standards and that language presentation is consistent with prescribed style guides and specialized vocabulary of subject matter fields.
• Amends draft tables, tone boxes, and graphics to ensure the content supports and is consistent with the accompanying text.
• Ensures proper classification markings in accordance with IC guidance.
• Works with authors to revise products for narrative organization, and negotiates further revisions as needed.
• Edit technical materials, such as reports of analytic or research findings; scientific or technical articles, news releases, and periodicals; regulations in technical areas; technical manuals, specifications, brochures, and pamphlets; or speeches or scripts on scientific or technical subjects.
• Apply writing and editing skills and substantial knowledge of the basic principles and specialized vocabulary of appropriate subject-matter fields to the accurate communication of scientific and technological developments to expert and other interested audiences.
• Ensure that all sources are cited in accordance with the sourcing defense intelligence analysts guide or other agency standards.
• Verifies that the classification authority block in the first page footer is complete and correct.
• Validate that in text source characterizations have a corresponding source citation and vice versa unless sanitization is required.
• Submit products for publication in CORE.
• Links published products to NCTC Current.
• Disseminates products via email to the Executive Support Office and general distribution lists.
• Disseminates warning products.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees