Technical Editor

Leidos hiring for Technical Editor jobs in Washington, DC, US

Description

Looking for a rewarding career challenge?

Unleash your potential at Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. With Leidos, you will enjoy competitive benefits such as Paid Time Off, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more!

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Are you ready to join an incredible team? This contract is critical to the government and allows team members to work independently and in a team environment to achieve success. If you are passionate, motivated, and want to be part of an organization that values your contributions, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Editor may be performing the following tasks:

• Review and edit products to align with Style Guide standards review and edit graphics, including interactive media, and ensure proper formatting.
• Verify proper sourcing of products and graphics.
• Finalize publications.
• Track production.
• Work within production schedules and coordinate with all parties involved.

Requirements:

• Must have experience editing Finished Intelligence products in support of an IC customer.
• Professional writing, editing, and sourcing skills.
• Proven track record of reviewing finished intelligence and collaborating with analysts and managers.
• Knowledge of national security classification procedures is mandatory.
• Strong editorial and grammatical skills.
• Knowledge of production methodology for publishing products in hardcopy or electronic formats.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and to adjust as priorities changing.
• Experience working with Adobe InDesign is desired.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 10-13 years of relevant experience.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required.

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.