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Communications / Tech Editor, JM - Senior

Company: DarkStar Intelligence

Location: Washington DC

Posted Jan 26, 2025

DarkStar Intelligence is hiring a Communications Tech Editor for a full-time onsite role in Bethesda, MD. The role involves providing high-level technical editing services, ensuring analytic products meet high standards of clarity, accuracy, and compliance with intelligence community guidelines. The ideal candidate should have a BA/BS and 18 years of experience, a masters degree and 10 years of experience, or no degree with 24 years of experience in technical editing within the intelligence community. They must have a TSSCI with Polygraph clearance, senior-level expertise in technical writing and editing, and exceptional communication skills. The role involves assisting in producing and refining analytic products, reviewing and editing multiple products daily, collaborating with various offices, engaging with senior government officials, and mentoring government staff.

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