What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Editor position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
Every action at BAE Systems serves a higher purpose: protecting those who protect us. Our unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and defending freedom fuels a collective passion. Join a purpose-driven community where every effort counts, and every contribution resonates globally.
BAE Systems is seeking Technical Editors to support our government customer at Reston, VA and Patrick Space Force Base, FL.
The Technical Editors will be working in a classified environment and will review intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and consistency. They will also ensure that style and format conform to agency publication standards and that language presentation is consistent with prescribed style guides and specialized vocabulary of subject matter fields. Other responsibilities will include:
- Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents or information security-related documents.
- Summarize numerical data to generate info to solve a wide range of intel problems
- Ensure proper classification markings in accordance with IC guidance.
- Work with authors to revise products for narrative organization, and negotiate further revisions as needed.
- Collect and organize information required for preparation of user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and other reports and deliverables.
- Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Mid-level: Bachelor’s degree in a related intelligence area with 8 years of experience in intelligence related field with technical editing experience within the last 2 years, or 10 years of experience
- Senior: Master’s degree in a related intelligence area with 12 years of experience in intelligence related field with technical editing experience within the last 2 years, or a Bachelor’s degree with 17 years of experience
- Prior military or government analytical experience
- Prior experience in Information Security
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Graduate of Government OSINT Training courses (e.g., U.S. Army OBC, OS301/OS302, CASO, defense or IC equivalent (DIA BOTC, FBI OS101).
- Experience conducting intelligence analytical support for the IC/DoD
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75570 - $128480
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
Salary : $75,570 - $128,480