Publications Officer & Editor with Security Clearance
SAIC - Chantilly, VA
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Description SAIC, a leading provider of Publications Editing for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance. Join our team today as we Bring on Tomorrow! SAIC is looking for a Publications Officer & Editor to join the Intelligence Community. The individual will support our Sponsor with reviewing and editing of current and finished intelligence products to ensure they align with Sponsor style guide standards, are consistent in grammar and tone, use appropriate formatting for readability, and are delivered on time for publishing. Responsibilities : * Provide copyediting services * Provide appropriate feedback to sponsor on technical and grammatical content * Lay out and format final products and ensure products are disseminated in a timely manner * Stay abreast of any changes in Sponsor writing standards and production practices * Review and edit current and finished intelligence products to ensure they align with Sponsor style guide standards, are consistent in grammar and tone, use appropriate formatting for readability, and are delivered on time for publishing * Review and edit graphics (including interactive media), assist graphic designers in the development of visual aids to enhance comprehension of visuals, ensure proper format, readability, consistency within the primary and supporting documents * Verify proper sourcing of both documents and graphics * Format reports in both MS Word and publication layout software * Provide dissemination support, which invoices finalizing publications and submitting them to the Sponsor''s Electronic Dissemination Team and serving as the chief liaison with internal printing services to ensure proper presentation of finished products and proofs * Provide archiving support, which involves maintenance of production records in Office and Directorate production databases and systems Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Active TS/SCI W POLY is required for consideration * 13+ years with BS/BA or 12+ years with MS/MA * Minimum of 12 years'' experience editing finished intelligence, as well as, professional writing, editing, and sourcing skills * Experienced with editing, reviewing, sourcing, and disseminating, intelligence products * Proficient in the advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite of software products * Experience operating in TS/SCI, Secret, and Unclassified Environments * Experience collaborating with Authors and Project Managers on published products Desired Qualifications: * Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills and patience * Good time management skills; ability to support multiple projects; ability to multi-task and manage * Must be a team player and possess a strong ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team, as well as, work independently with minimal supervision * Demonstrated ability to quickly ramp up to support customers'' needs, clearly communicate (orally and written) ideas, and take initiative to provide creative solutions to challenges and/or systemic problems Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Created: 2025-11-15