Knight Federal Solutions is hiring: Technical Editor in Washington
Knight Federal Solutions, Washington, DC, US, 20301
Job Description
Knight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We have established a company culture that supports our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work. When you join our team, you belong to a group of people that work hard, strive for greatness and care about people.
Our hard work is evident in everything we do. Whether it be supporting large government programs in the areas of Simulation and Training, Information Technology, Intelligence or Cyber Security we always strive to be the best. It is for this reason that we have been recognized as a World Class Team Supplier by Northrop Grumman and were also named one of Florida’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.
As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success!
Job Duties
- Responsible for reviewing and revising intelligence or communication products and other documents prepared by DoD analysts for publication into the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS)/Secretary of Defense's Intelligence Update.
- As such, the editor works with primary authors to edit/rewrite products for organization, grammar, style, accuracy, consistency of technical data, etc.
- Advises management and analysts with expert technical knowledge of the DIA Style Guide.
- At the discretion of the Division Chief, editor is assigned to support crisis management operations, edit desk noted for the senior leaders, and review products for dissemination to partner services.
- Ability to operate on short timelines, flexibility, and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
- 3+ years of experience in producing all-source intelligence analysis and managing the production of analysis products
- 3+ years of experience as a technical editor in an IC organization
- 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 to produce all-source intelligence products.
- Ability to support shift work (1100 - 1900)
- TS/SCI clearance; w/CI Poly or willingness to take a polygraph exam
- HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of relevant experience or bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience
Desired
- Possession of excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.