Technical Editor (Special

Required Qualifications

• 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.

• Experience supporting national-level customers;
• Experience working in the customer’s operational environment;
• Ability and willingness to perform functions that extend beyond typical editorial duties, such as dissemination-related tasks;
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to resolve issues without direct customer guidance

Peraton is seeking an Expert Technical Editor to provide mission-critical editorial and production support to a high-visibility customer in McLean, VA. The editor will refine complex analytic content into accurate, polished products for senior executives, including materials supporting White House-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 will be required to work a staggered, four-day schedule from 10:00am to 8:00pm Eastern Time, remaining on site until products are complete. The editor must also be available for on-call editing and dissemination support as necessitated by world events.

• Providing expert technical editingforanalytic 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,monitoringworkflow updates, and responding to real-time directionforan Executive Branch-oriented product line;
• Coordinating iterative editing with authors and stakeholders to strengthen content, structure, and messaging;
• Editing and integrating graphics in collaboration withvisualdesignersand cartographersto 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 PDFdocumentsand coordinating with dissemination officers fortimelydistribution;
• Disseminating, posting, and delivering intelligence products as required by the customer;
• Engaging with senior officials and diverse stakeholders tofacilitateclear 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