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Technical Editor

BAE Systems, Inc.

Reston, VAOn Site

Original Job Summary

About BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, every action serves a higher purpose: protecting lives and defending freedom. Join a purpose-driven community where your contribution counts globally.

Role Overview

The Technical Editor role supports our government customer at Reston, VA and Patrick Space Force Base, FL. You will work in a classified environment reviewing intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, syntax, logic, clarity, and consistency as per agency standards.

Responsibilities

  • Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, and other deliverables.
  • Summarize numerical data to assist in solving a wide range of intel problems.
  • Ensure proper classification markings per IC guidance.
  • Collaborate with authors to revise content and improve narrative organization.
  • Collect and organize information to prepare training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.
  • Apply and demonstrate knowledge of IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

  • Mid-level: Bachelor’s degree in a related intelligence area with 8+ years experience plus recent technical editing, or 10+ years overall.
  • Senior: Master’s degree with 12+ years experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 17+ years experience.
  • Prior military or government analytical experience.
  • Experience in Information Security and technical editing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Government OSINT Training course graduate (e.g., U.S. Army OBC, OS301/OS302, CASO, etc.).
  • Experience in intelligence analytical support for the IC/DoD.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time role with a salary range of $75,570 - $128,480, based on market structures and candidate qualifications. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); disability and life coverage; paid time off; and additional perks.

Key skills/competency

  • Technical Editing
  • Intelligence
  • Classification
  • DoD/IC Guidance
  • Grammar
  • Communication
  • Information Security
  • Analytical Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail

How to Get Hired at BAE Systems, Inc.

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor it to technical editing and intelligence keywords.
  • Highlight security clearance: Emphasize classified environment experience.
  • Review BAE Systems culture: Research mission, values, and recent news.
  • Prepare real examples: Showcase past technical editing and intelligence roles.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review technical editing guidelines.
Study classified document standards.
Refresh IC and DoD protocols.
Practice detailed grammar checks.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork in technical editing.
Explain handling of high-pressure deadlines.
Share conflict resolution experiences.
Discuss managing detailed document revisions.