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SALARY
$65,650–$118,675 Per Year
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Defense Intelligence, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Editing, English Language, Government, Information Architecture, Information Technology & Information Systems, Installation Guide, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Intel Product Family, Intelligence Community, Journalism, Legal, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Product Reviews, Proofreading, Quality Control, Quality Management, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Drawing, Technical Editing, Technical Leadership, Technical Publications, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), User Documentation
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
1 day ago
R-00182175

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Intel Security Sector delivers technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities for defense and intel customers in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Job Description

The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking aMid-Level Technical Editorto support the OSINT mission at DIA/NDOC This position will be located at one of our customer sites in Bethesda, MD; Reston, VA; or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

This exciting opportunity will enable you to leverage your experience in support of the DIA OSINT mission.  In this mission space, we support DIA/NDOC's OSINT production on behalf of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE). The Leidos effort consists of five main tasks: collecting and reporting, mission and information technology architecture, policy and OSINT governance support, OSINT strategic communications strategy support, and OSINT specialized tradecraft and training development support.

As a Technical Editor, you will support the development, review, and refinement of a variety of technical and intelligence documents for our customer. You will play a key role in ensuring the clarity, consistency, and compliance of written products with Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) and Intelligence Community (IC) standards, contributing to the effective communication and dissemination of critical information. You have a demonstrated aptitude and appreciation for the English language, as well as a collaborative nature that allows you to work well with experts across a range of disciplines and cultural backgrounds.

Ideally you have a mix of AOR expertise, intellectual curiosity, communications skills, and operational experience to improve the quality of our intelligence products in partnership with a highly qualified, highly motivated team.

Are you ready for your next career challenge? Join a team committed to a Mission!

Responsibilities Include:
  • Review written products including OSIRs drafts, IT technical artifacts, policy documents, strategic communications, training materials, tradecraft notes, slides, website content, and other media for clarity, logic, and consistency.
  • Review, proofread, and edit OSIRs to ensure adherence to DIE standards in coordination with the customer.
  • Conduct OSIR quality control, including formatting and proper classification markings in accordance with IC guidance to support dissemination of OSIRs.
  • Collect, organize, and edit information required for preparation of user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and other reports and deliverables.
  • Review communications, tradecraft, policy and governance documents for clarity and compliance with DoD, DIA, and IC standards.
  • Ensure all reporting complies with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.


Clearance Requirements:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.


Required Experience, Skills, and Education:
  • U.S. Citizenship required per program requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or relevant field and 4 years of experience in technical editing or intelligence publishing. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree are acceptable.
  • Candidates with a minimum of 3 years of recent experience in the field will be considered.
  • Strong mastery of English grammar and formal writing styles.


Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or relevant field.
  • Eight (8) years of experience in technical editing or intelligence publishing with at least a portion of the experience within the last two (2) years.
  • Successful polygraph within the last 5 years is a significant advantage and preferred.
  • Certification in editing or publishing.
  • Prior OSINT experience, particularly drafting or editing of OSIRs.
  • Experience working with the DIA Style Manual or similar intelligence community writing and formatting standards.


At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We're excited to learn more about you.

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:April 30, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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