Technical Editor - Junior with Security Clearance

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Job description

Technical Editor This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance. Cherokee Analytics is seeking exceptionally qualified individuals to serve as Technical Editors to support the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) at the Department of Defense Insider Threat Management Analysis Center (DITMAC). The Mid Technical Editor will review intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and consistency. Compensation & Benefits: Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. Technical Editor Responsibilities Include: 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 Uses logic and systematic approaches to gather, evaluate and synthesize multiple sources of information. Uses logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information. Interprets analysis to include, but is not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications. Produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic/ soft copy matrices and/ or web-enabled formats. Communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally, with strong grammar skills. Develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols. Recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information. Communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced. Structures analytic questions based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines. Develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence. Guide teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems. Performs other job-related duties as assigned Technical Editor Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: Active TS/SCI clearance required. Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience. Experience in technical writing discipline for DoD and the Defense Intelligence Enterprise. Experience gathering, analyzing, and composing instruction manuals, user manuals, articles, newsletters, quick reference guides, white papers, and finished products using Microsoft suite of tools to be used by senior level leadership. Experience using insider threat terminology, translating data and metrics into clear, readable documents or dashboards to be used by senior level leadership Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures. Ability to use tools to communicate complex information from disparate sources clearly, accurately and comprehensively to the intended audience. Ability to review documents and products for proper format, grammar, style and visual presentation providing edits and updates to contribute to a finished professional product. Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools. Must have the ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution. Demonstrates ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction. Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal Company Information: Cherokee Analytics (CA) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CA, visit Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. Similar searchable job titles: Technical Editor Insider Threat Analyst Content Editor Technical Writer Intelligence Technician Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

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