Sr Enhancement Specialist Editor

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Springfield, VA, USA
Hybrid
101K-172K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Provide senior editorial services for NGA operations: review and copy-edit analytical manuscripts and correspondence for clarity, style, and compliance; produce and disseminate documents in multiple formats; perform quality control; mentor and oversee junior contractors; support high-pressure, time-sensitive tasking and FOSP metadata review.
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Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Sr Enhancement Specialist Editor to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Operations Center to provide editorial services in accordance with the most recent NGA production guidance. The Enhancement Specialist will provide all support services and products required to complete the detailed description of work and responsibilities described as follows:
  • Review, analyze, and correct draft material for clarity, consistency, style, format, logic, and organization, as well as grammar, word usage, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Review correspondence products and provide guidance to subject matter experts, tasking coordinators, and other editors regarding logic, clarity, comprehensiveness, relevance, and brevity.
  • Work on multiple projects with simultaneous deadlines under fast-paced conditions; must be available to perform duties in a high-pressure environment, as necessary.
  • Perform structural, substantive, and copy edits of analytical manuscripts for organization, completeness, logic, accuracy, and compliance with language, style, formatting.
  • Produce, process, and disseminate documents in different hardcopy, softcopy, and web formats and ensure compatibility with a variety of computer systems and telecommunications networks.
  • Provide quality control in accordance with customer policy and standards for correspondence.
  • Attend regularly scheduled editor and tasking support meetings and stay current with ongoing action items and Front Office Support Packets (FOSPs).
  • Review tasking and FOSP metadata for completeness and correctness.
  • Demonstrate customer service excellence by clearly and concisely communicating work status, methods, instructions, problems, requirements, options, and concerns with team members, managers, and customers.
  • Support the division in accomplishing its overall mission, including expediting crisis work, special assignments, and ad hoc tasking on variously scheduled arrangements.
  • Provide oversight & direction to lower-level contractor employees on this task order.
  • Perform quality control and quality assurance checks on lower-level contractor employees work on this task order.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • At least ten years of relevant professional-editing experience. Relevant education may count towards meeting this requirement.
  • A bachelor's degree in a field related (e.g. Journalism or English) to the support services may count for up to four years of this experience.
  • A master's degree in a field related to the support services may count for up to two additional years of this experience.
  • Superior and demonstrable proficiency in English language mechanics and vocabulary.
  • Knowledge of government-mandated plain language principles.
  • Strong computer skills and demonstrated proficiency on PC platforms.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Working knowledge of electronic publishing software such as Adobe lnDesign and Adobe FrameMaker.
  • Achieve 80 percent or higher on a diagnostic assessment, which will be administered by the customer. Should a lower score be achieved, the government may consider waiving the requirement, at the request of the contractor.
  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Familiarity with the US Intelligence Community--specifically, imagery collection and exploitation.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
At least 10 years of professional relevant editing experience along with an undergraduate or graduate degree in Journalism or English OR at least 15 years of professional editing experience without the specified degree.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $101398 - $172377
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Skills Required

  • At least ten years of relevant professional-editing experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Journalism or English); may count for up to four years of experience.
  • Master's degree in a related field may count for up to two additional years of experience.
  • Superior and demonstrable proficiency in English language mechanics and vocabulary.
  • Knowledge of government-mandated plain language principles.
  • Strong computer skills and demonstrated proficiency on PC platforms.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Working knowledge of electronic publishing software such as Adobe InDesign and Adobe FrameMaker.
  • Achieve 80 percent or higher on a diagnostic assessment administered by the customer (may be waived by government).
  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Familiarity with the US Intelligence Community, specifically imagery collection and exploitation.
  • Preferred: At least 10 years editing experience plus an undergraduate or graduate degree in Journalism or English OR at least 15 years professional editing experience without the specified degree.

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BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits materials highlight multiple medical plan options with FSA/HSA eligibility, and a 2024 guide references company HSA contributions. Health coverage breadth is emphasized alongside additional wellbeing resources.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) savings plan is available with employer contributions or match offered by some business units per plan supplements. Company‑paid basic life insurance at 2x base salary (up to $1M) provides added financial protection.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave can be used in addition to other leave programs, with adoption and surrogacy reimbursement available. Feedback suggests bonding leave is available for all parents with additional short‑term disability for birth recovery, though specifics vary by business unit and state.

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The Company
HQ: Falls Church, VA
40,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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