Intelligence Community Proofreader/Editor

Description:Provides customer with end-to-end capability to produce, analyze, edit, and disseminate analytical products for the intelligence, defense, law enforcement, and public safety communities. Responsibilities include:Proofreading and editing of draft intelligence products written by DHS analysts, to include assessments for senior DHS and intelligence officials; Ensuring that all products follow DHS editing/style guidelines;High attention to detail in order to correct mechanical errors (e.g., grammar, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, word usage)Ensure language accuracy, and consistency with use of acronyms and names;Revising for clarity, conciseness, coherency, voice, and style;Writing or re-writing text organization and transitions between ideas;Performance of initial, follow-up and final quality control checks for DHS intelligence products;Verification of references cited in draft products for accuracy and classification;Familiarity with desktop publishing, pre-publication review, and graphical enhancement.Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.TSSCIQualifications:Mandatory clearance requirements at time of hire: (1) an active, current, and transferable Periodic Review; (2) a final Top Secret; (2) no requirement for a compelling need waiver; and (3) ability to attain access for Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI).Due to the nature of work performed in our facility, U.S. Citizenship is required.Must be willing to work from 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM to include weekends and holidays due to DHS 24x7 missionA Bachelors degree and a minimum of 9 years of experience is required (or equivalent professional work experience).A Bachelors degree in English and experience in a proofreading role is highly preferred.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceJob Location: Washington DC, DCJob Number: RUSAGDES121-593154Company URL: http://www.gd-ais.comCompany Profile:General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems designs, develops, manufactures, and integrates information solutions for defense, intelligence, space and homeland security communities. We are a trusted partner of the U.S. government with a proven track record for strategic and innovative work, a record that goes back more than 50 years.For our customers, we deliver mission-critical solutions, within five key areas: -Homeland Security -Integrated Space Systems -Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance -Information Assurance -Maritime Combat Systems We thrive on challenges, both intellectual and practical. We have a reputation for identifying and solving the most complicated, intractable, and demanding problems. More than 60 percent of our team is made up of engineers or technical experts, and 70 percent hold security clearances.We are in one of the most important and dynamic fields of business. By combining our experience and skill with the vision and talents of our customers, we help protect our country and advance and secure our world. JOB INFORMATION Job Title: Intelligence Community Proofreader/Editor Location: US-DC-Washington/Metro Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Editorial/Writing Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Job Number: 18549BR