Technical Editor MID Job at Amentum in Reston

Purpose and Impact

Amentum provides warning and all-source analytical support to DIA’s Defense Combating Terrorism Office to drive DoD policy, planning, and operational decisions to counter regional and transnational terrorism threats. We conduct mission‑critical counterterrorism analysis focused on operational and strategic effects against emerging terrorist threat networks and identities operating globally with intent to harm U.S. persons, facilities, and interests. Our work includes delivering national watchlisting support to the TIDE database, providing expert assessments for the Pentagon/Joint Staff, and 24/7/365 support to DoD and senior policy decision makers, as well as international and interagency partners, on predictive threat assessments regarding transnational and regional terrorist threats. Amentum analysts also support the Congressionally‑mandated Prisoner of War/Missing in Action cell with analysis, collection, and 24/7 support to the U.S. government for global hostage threats or events against U.S. citizens.

Work Schedule

First Shift – 8 hours per day

Essential Responsibilities

• Reviews intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and consistency. 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.
• Edit technical materials such as reports of analytic or research findings; scientific or technical articles, news releases, and periodicals; regulations in technical areas; technical manuals, specifications, brochures, pamphlets; or speeches or scripts on scientific or technical subjects.
• Apply writing and editing skills and substantial knowledge of the basic principles and specialized vocabulary of appropriate subject‑matter fields to accurately communicate scientific and technological developments to expert and other interested audiences.
• Ensure that all sources are cited in accordance with the Sourcing Defense Intelligence Analysis guide or other agency standards, and that all text is marked with correct security classifications. Verifies that the classification authority block in the first‑page footer is complete and correct.
• Validate that in‑text source characterizations (e.g., “according to SIGINT”) have a corresponding source citation and vice versa unless sanitization is required.
• Identify information not substantiated by cited sources. Verify that all cited sources with all required information are in the source packet with the information highlighted. If a source packet is incomplete, return it to the author for updating or research the source and copy and paste it into the source packet if time allows.
• Work with counterparts in other departments to update and maintain content accuracy.
• Submit products for publication in CORE, message traffic, and other networks and portals. Demonstrate ability to publish content regularly and within requirements‑driven deadlines in formats including Microsoft Office tools, electronic/soft copy matrices, and/or web‑enabled formats. Link published products to NCTC Current and disseminate products via email to the Executive Support Office and general distribution lists.
• Compile reports on performance and usage metrics and future requirements for existing knowledge management capabilities, including search, discovery, storage, and retrieval of data and formal production and taskings.
• Maintain records of production and dissemination; produce metrics, graphics, and briefings to support production management and mission management functions.
• Possess general information systems experience with SIPRNet, JWICS, and standard IC message traffic retrieval systems, and demonstrate ability to learn to use and support other tools that may be added or developed as the program evolves, with emphasis on information sharing and protection of Government information.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Minimum 8 years of experience reviewing intelligence and analytic products, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

Minimum education: Bachelor’s Degree in an area related to the labor category.

Clearance Required

• TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience for MID‑level editors reviewing analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support for conclusions.
• Demonstrated understanding of the 200 Series of ODNI’s ICDs (203 – Analytic Standards, 206 – Sourcing Requirements for Disseminated Products, 208 – Write for Maximum Utility).
• Ability to produce formal written strategic counterterrorism and/or all‑source intelligence assessments, products, graphics, and briefings in accordance with ICD 203, DIA, and ODNI standards.
• Proficiency with research databases (e.g., Global Terrorism Database) and use of quantifiable matrices to prepare written and oral products on complex topics.

Compensation Details

Estimated salary: $115,000.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, etc.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions or benefits.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.