PotomacWave is looking for a Production Editor to join our team supporting a Federal client in Washington, DC. This position will serve as a subject matter expert working under the production manager as an authority on technical writing and analytic writing styles within the intelligence community (IN).
Responsibilities: Certifies superior editorial quality of finished intelligence products, and ensures complex technical language is easily understandable by senior leadership and the Intelligence Community.Serves as a subject matter expert on editing, the intelligence production cycle, and related DNI directives and plans, Executive Orders and regulations governing production w/ emphasis on DNI ICD 203, 206, 208 and 501.As IN's production subject matter expert, establishes, updates and maintains IN-wide standards and procedures for editing and publication of finished intelligence.Establishes and maintains tools, guides, websites, forums etc. to communicate IN's editing standards and procedures.Works with directors/deputy directors, analysts and FIEs to coordinate projects and processes relating to editing and production.Provides editorial training as needed and requested, in person and via VTC, for HQ and FIE analysts.Maintains the attention to detail, editorial style, and interpersonal skills to work with a variety of intelligence producers and managers, including interacting with and learning best practices from other agency intelligence production teamsTranslates occupation-specific terminology into text that is clear, concise, and straightforward. Updates and maintains a lexicon of approved scientific, common use words and terms for use in IN products.Edits technical reports on specialized equipment, devices and systems related to nuclear science, electronics, weaponry, engineering, or physical science.Supports the dissemination and archiving of IN analytic products across relevant Community and IN portals to ensure products are discoverable to broadest possible readership.Maintains and reports weekly progress on an integrated internal and external production schedule/timeline.Applies editorial principles of grammar and techniques of communicating information to ensure that:(1) the style, expression, logical organization, development, readability, and manner of presentation suits the intended medium(2) the subject matter is sufficiently clear and cogent to convey the appropriate message to the intended audience.In tandem with other members of the Production Group, explores and develops tools, databases, graphs etc. to enhance responses to IC/IN production data calls.Uses graphics systems and knowledge to enhance or suggest improvements to IN intelligence products.Works creatively to synchronize production efforts with other analytic sections and endeavors.Qualifications: Ability to function as part of production unit, contributing expertise, cross-leveling efforts, and cross-training as needed to fully enhance group capabilities and services to IN.Mastery of Intelligence Community editorial and publishing techniques.Expert knowledge of the IC and the intelligence production cycle, related DNI directives and plans, tradecraft and sourcing standards, Executive Orders and regulations governing intelligence analytical production.Proven experience in writing and editing documents, and applying excellent grammar to provide quality products.Editing experience in one of DOE's core topic sets: nuclear, science, technology, nonproliferation or other energy-related or technical subject.Familiarity with specialized equipment, devices and systems related to nuclear science, electronics, weaponry, engineering, or physical scienceStrong interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills with emphasis on supporting IC analysts and working as a member of a team.Ability to collaborate with directors/deputy directors, analysts and FIEs to streamline production and dissemination activities.Proven success in improving efficiency in intelligence review and production processes.Working knowledge of typography, layout, design theory and requirements to format publications, integrate text and graphics.Comprehensive computer literacy in various word processing and other types of software (SharePoint, MS Office applications, etc.) to process and produce a wide range of documents, including assessments, graphs, and charts, that shall enhance quality and content of reports and visual presentations.Ability to retrieve, compile, and interpret data (as pulled from spreadsheets, databases, graphics etc.) to assist in responding to Community data calls.Position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in journalism, English, communications or a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 15 years of professional editing or production experience; or 5 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree.The selection of an individual for this position may be conditioned upon his or her successful completion of a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.Must have an active TS clearanceSalary range $90,000 - $115,000
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