Technical Editor, Mid

$60,400 - $137,000/Yr

Booz Allen Hamilton - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Technical Editor at Booz Allen Hamilton, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Intelligence Community (IC) by utilizing your analytical skills to produce all-source intelligence analysis. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing products and assessments that provide actionable intelligence and context to clients, enabling them to make informed decisions that impact national security. This position requires a strong problem-solving mindset and the ability to work under pressure, as you will often be called upon to provide time-critical recommendations. In this role, you will help clients understand their mission environment and enhance the clarity of the team's investment assessment products. You will be recognized as an expert in your field, and your insights will guide clients in navigating complex situations. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor and lead other analysts, sharing your knowledge and fostering a collaborative team environment. Booz Allen Hamilton is committed to your professional growth, offering resources to learn new skills and tools that will broaden your expertise in intelligence analysis. Join us in our mission to deliver the right information at the right time, supporting the critical needs of U.S. policymakers. Your contributions will be vital in shaping the future of national security and ensuring that our leaders have the insights they need to make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Produce all-source intelligence analysis and manage the production of analysis products.
• Proofread, edit, and correct text for style and accuracy.
• Apply IC analytic standards and analytic tradecraft standards to the production of intelligence products.
• Prepare intelligence assessments and written products with an emphasis on logical argumentation and analytic clarity.
• Provide time-critical recommendations to clients under pressure.
• Mentor and lead other analysts, sharing expertise and fostering a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Experience as a writer, editor, or intelligence analyst in an IC organization.
• Experience in producing all-source intelligence analysis and managing the production of analysis products.
• Experience in producing all-source intelligence analysis through all stages of the intelligence production process.
• Ability to proofread, edit, and correct text for style and accuracy.
• Ability to apply IC analytic standards and analytic tradecraft standards as defined in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 203 Analytic Standards, and ICD 206 Sourcing Requirements.
• Ability to prepare intelligence assessments and written products with an emphasis on logical argumentation and analytic clarity.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience with technical editing in lieu of a degree.

Nice-to-haves

• Possession of excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with generous match