Technical Editor

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

6d•$62,000 - $141,000•Onsite

About The Position

With all the information available today, it takes a skilled professional to know how to find, interpret, refine, and communicate the right information to give clients clear and actionable answers. In environments where critical decisions are made every day, organizations need a technical editor and consulting support specialist who can improve the quality, clarity, and effectiveness of mission-driven communications and analytic products. As a technical editor and management consulting support specialist, you will use attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication expertise to develop, review, and improve a variety of internal and external communications materials. You will work with subject matter experts, analysts, and client stakeholders to ensure products are accurate, well-structured, and aligned to mission requirements. This role applies both quantitative and qualitative analysis to support recommendations that improve organizational performance through changes to strategy, structure, processes, human capital, culture, and information technology. As part of the team, you will help the client understand the operational environment by refining products, validating content, and supporting the delivery of clear, timely, and effective materials. You will use your understanding of government and intelligence environments to support publication efforts, improve workflows, and contribute to mission-focused deliverables. You will also advise on opportunities to improve operations and serve as a practitioner with experience spanning multiple management advising areas and other functional communities. This is a chance to grow your expertise, develop new skills, and share your methodologies with other professionals. The team emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and continuous learning to deliver the best support to customers in a fast-paced and mission-focused environment.

Requirements

1+ years of experience with technical editing in a government or private environment
Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
Ability to proofread for grammar and punctuation with a high level of accuracy
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience with writing or editing, Associate’s degree and 3+ years of experience with writing or editing, or Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience with writing or editing

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of DoD intelligence editing standards and styles
Knowledge of Community Authorized Classification and Control Markings (CAPCO)
Ability to pay strict attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple publication projects and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and improve a variety of internal and external communications materials.
Work with subject matter experts, analysts, and client stakeholders to ensure products are accurate, well-structured, and aligned to mission requirements.
Apply quantitative and qualitative analysis to support recommendations that improve organizational performance.
Refine products, validate content, and support the delivery of clear, timely, and effective materials.
Support publication efforts, improve workflows, and contribute to mission-focused deliverables.
Advise on opportunities to improve operations.