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Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented Editor to bridge the gap between complex geospatial analysis and clear, actionable intelligence. In this role, you will collaborate closely with analytic authors to refine, format, and disseminate geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) reports, ensuring every product adheres to established agency publication policies, rigorous sourcing standards, and official style guides.
In addition to editorial refinement, you will review and analyze draft materials to ensure clarity, consistency, logic, and organization, while correcting for grammar, word usage, and punctuation. You will provide guidance to analytic writers on complex intelligence issues to ensure that products are comprehensive, relevant, and concise. By partnering with authors to determine the most effective reporting methods for NGA's external customers and managing the production of GEOINT products, you will provide end-to-end support from the initial edit to final dissemination. As our intelligence landscape evolves, you will apply your expertise to both current and emerging product types, ensuring our deliverables remain cutting-edge and impactful.
Required Skills and Education
Minimum of three years of relevant professional editing experience.
Writing & Communication
-Superior proficiency in English language mechanics, vocabulary, and writing, with a mastery of government-mandated plain language principles.
-Ability to ensure content consistency, clarity, and appropriateness for intended audiences.
-Strong presentation and customer service skills.
-Proven ability to foster effective team relationships and develop strategic working relationships with external partners.
-Effective communication skills for coordinating with internal staff and external partners.
Technical Proficiency & Software
-Expert proficiency in PC platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and NGA production tools (ICPS, SharePoint).
-Advanced knowledge of electronic publishing and structured authoring software, including Adobe InDesign, Adobe FrameMaker, and SGML, XML, or HTML.
-Familiarity with print-based and web-based design principles, including the ability to test and troubleshoot interactive and multimedia products.
-Demonstrated aptitude in utilizing industry-standard electronic publishing systems, applications, and databases.
-If requested, ability to pass a customer-administered diagnostic assessment.
Analysis & Operational Support
-Strong critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills with experience in problem identification and analysis.
-Ability to verify classifications, identify sourcing issues, and provide classification guidance.
-Familiarity with the US Intelligence Community, specifically imagery collection and exploitation.
-Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing requirements, including crisis work and ad hoc agency missions.
-Experience participating in production support meetings and providing operational updates.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Preferred Skills and Education
At least three years of professional relevant editing experience along with an undergraduate degree in English, journalism, or a related field (history, philosophy, liberal arts, or professional writing, but NOT including broadcast journalism, broadcast communications, IT/technical writing, or grant/proposal writing) OR, at least seven years of professional editing experience without the specified degree.
Benefits Information
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).