Technical Editor

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Every intelligence product that leaves USCYBERCOM J2 carries the credibility of the command behind it. Peraton is looking for a Technical Editor to be the last line of quality assurance — ensuring that finished intelligence products are analytically sound, clearly written, properly classified, and fully compliant with IC publication standards before they reach decision-makers.

This isn't just proofreading. You'll work directly with analysts and production teams to sharpen narrative structure, enforce IC tradecraft standards, and elevate the overall quality of one of the most consequential intelligence enterprises in the U.S. government at Fort Meade, MD.

What You'll Do

• Review intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, syntax, logic, clarity, and internal consistency
• Ensure style and format conform to agency publication standards and prescribed IC style guides
• Verify that language presentation aligns with specialized intelligence vocabulary and IC guidance
• Amend draft tables, tone boxes, and graphics to ensure visual content supports and reinforces accompanying text
• Enforce proper classification markings in strict accordance with IC guidance (ICD 710)
• Collaborate with authors to revise products for narrative organization and analytical coherence; negotiate further revisions as needed
• Assist in managing all J2 finished intelligence products approved for external dissemination
• Analyze, interpret, cross-check, and edit intelligence products for accuracy and compliance with IC standards
• Assist in determining and supervising the production process for completed materials
• Author and maintain Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiatives

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Qualifications

What You Bring

Required:

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph
• Minimum of 12 years w/o a degree or 10 years with AS/AA or 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA or 3 years with PhD
• Proficiency with IC style guides and standards — ICD 206, 209, 501, and 710 — with deep familiarity with intelligence and cyber terminology
• Working knowledge of IC publication standards, classification marking requirements, and editorial best practices
• Demonstrated ability to review and edit complex intelligence products for accuracy, clarity, and compliance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Exceptional grammar, punctuation, and writing skills

Preferred:

• Background in intelligence product editing, technical writing, or IC publication management
• Experience managing finished intelligence product workflows and dissemination processes
• Knowledge of classification marking systems and IC dissemination policies (ICD 501, ICD 710)
• 12+ years of relevant experience, including work within the last 2 years
• Master's degree in a related field — or a Bachelor's degree plus 5 additional years of senior-level experience (17 years total)

Peraton drives missions of consequence — protecting and promoting U.S. national security at the highest levels. As part of our team, you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the intelligence community, tackling complex problems that matter. We offer  a culture that values your expertise and invests in your growth.

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Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.