Sr Technical Editor

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

We are searching for a Senior Technical Editor to support our USCYBERCOM customer.

• Reviews intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and consistency. Ensures 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. Amends draft tables, tone boxes, and graphics to ensure the 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, and negotiates further revisions as needed.

• Assists in the management of all J2 finished intelligence products approved for external dissemination.

• Researches and collects information from internal and external stakeholder subject matter experts as well as other sources.

• Analyzes, interprets, cross-checks and edits intelligence products, as required, to ensure accuracy and compliance with associated Intelligence Community guidance

• Organizes information, determines optimum method of presentation, and creates content according to plan.

• Ensures completed materials fulfill the specified purpose and scope.
• Assists in determining and supervising the production process for completed materials.
• May mentor junior technical editors.

• Current TS/SCI Clearance with CI poly, or ability to obtain poly prior to start date #QinetiqClearedJob

• Senior Level: BS with 10-12 years experience, MS with 8-10 years experience or PhD 5-7 years experience.

• Desired Certifications: Technical writing certification and/or other specialized education and training in technical writing and editing.
• Other KSA: Knowledge and experience with DoD and IC intelligence technical writing in accordance with IC guidance, to include, but not limited to ICDs 206, 209, 501 and 710.

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.