Technical Editor MID

• Reviews intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, syntax, logic, clarity, and consistency
• Ensures style and format conform to agency publication standards and language presentation is consistent with prescribed style guides and specialized vocabulary
• Amends draft tables, tone boxes, and graphics to ensure content supports and is consistent with the accompanying text
• Ensures proper classification markings in accordance with IC guidance
• Works with authors to revise products for narrative organization
• Edit technical materials
• Apply writing and editing skills and substantial knowledge of the basic principles and specialized vocabulary of appropriate subject-matter fields
• Ensure that all sources are cited in accordance with the Sourcing Defense Intelligence Analysis guide or other agency standards
• Validates that in-text source characterizations have a corresponding source citation
• Identifies information included in the product that is not substantiated by the cited sources
• Verifies that all cited sources with all required information are in the source packet
• Work with counterparts in other departments to update and maintain content accuracy
• Submit products for publication in CORE, message traffic, and other networks and portals
• Demonstrate ability to publish content regularly and within requirements-driven deadlines
• Links published products to NCTC Current
• Disseminates products via email
• Compiles reports on performance and usage metrics and future requirements for existing knowledge management capabilities
• Maintain records of production and dissemination
• produce metrics, graphics, and briefings to support production management and mission management functions

• TS/SCI w/Poly clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 8 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years
• Minimum 3 years of experience reviewing analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support for conclusions
• Demonstrates understanding of the 200 Series of ODNI’s ICDs: 203 - Analytic Standards, 206 – Sourcing Requirements for Disseminated Products, and 208 - Write for Maximum Utility
• Demonstrates ability to use research databases (e.g., Global Terrorism Database) and use quantifiable matrices in a professional setting to prepare written and oral products on complex topics
• General information systems experience with SIPRNet, JWICS, and standard IC message traffic retrieval systems
• Ability to learn to use and support other tools that may be added or developed as the program evolves

Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance