Technical Editor

Peraton • McLean, VA

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About The Position

Peraton is seeking an expert Technical Editor to provide mission-critical editorial and production support to a high-visibility customer. The editor will refine complex analytic content into accurate, polished products for senior executives, including materials supporting executive-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. The editor must be available for on-call editing and dissemination support as necessitated by world events.

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 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting national-level customers
• Experience working in the customer’s operational environment
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to resolve issues without direct customer guidance

Responsibilities

• Providing expert technical editing for analytic products, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with IC standards
• Reviewing and editing draft materials, applying required grammar, punctuation, formatting, and style guidance to produce publication-ready documents
• Managing 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
• Coordinating iterative editing with authors and stakeholders to strengthen content, structure, and messaging
• Editing and integrating graphics in collaboration with visual designers and cartographers to ensure aligned, cohesive final products
• Working with front office personnel to obtain final approval on products
• Preparing final deliverables in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat PDF documents and coordinating with dissemination officers for timely distribution
• Disseminating, posting, and delivering intelligence products as required by the customer
• Engaging with senior officials and diverse stakeholders to facilitate clear communication and alignment with mission requirements
• Mentoring customer personnel to improve writing, editing, and production skills
• Ensuring all products adhere to applicable standards, style guides, and production processes

Benefits

• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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