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Technical Editor (TS/SCI)

Maxar Technologies
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Reston
May 21, 2025
Please review the job details below. Maxar has an immediate need for a Technical Editor on our team at a customer site in Reston, VA. In this role you will be part of a talented team using various sources of data against challenging, high-visibility and high-impact projects. Day-to-Day with your Colleagues: Conduct quality review of analytic products and intelligence reports, to include: Identify and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax Verify facts, dates, and statistics using referenced sources Read, evaluate and edit finished reporting, presentations or other materials submitted for publication, and consult with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, and publication Ensure all finished intelligence reports adhere to DoD and intelligence community standards Edit intelligence reporting for readability, formatting/layout, type setting, and correct classification Help authors develop content based upon reader or audience appeal. Publish reports in RMT or other intelligence repositories. Additional duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: Active TS/SCI clearance and be willing and able to obtain CI polygraph Bachelor's Degree in English, Technical Writing or related field, with 3 years of experience or 5 years of relevant experience with no degree At least 2 years of editing experience Knowledge of intelligence reports and DoD standards Significant experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, OneNote, and PowerPoint Strong communication skills including and especially written Preferred Skills: Experience editing analytic products for the DoD Familiarity of the DIA Style Guide Strong interpersonal skills #cjpost #LI-CJ1 In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. The base pay for this position within California, Colorado, Hawaii, and the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $81,000.00 - $135,000.00 For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Maxar's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Maxar's Career page. Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.