NATECH is recruiting for a Journeyman Editor to join our team supporting the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) through the Multi-Intelligence Analytical and Collection Support Services (MACSS) contract with our partner BAE Systems. All personnel must have current TS/SCI clearance to be considered and must be willing to undergo a counter-intelligence (CI) or a full scope (FS) polygraph if required and be subject to NGAs Security Financial Disclosure (NSFD) Program.
Job Duties:
This individual will provide a full range of support in the production and dissemination of finished products, specifically, working with analytic customers (authors).
Conduct final reviews of text, graphics and other formats for intelligence products.
Formulate simple queries for relevant databases, produce publications in accordance to standards.
Possess professional-level expertise with electronic publishing applications - Microsoft Office Suite, QuarkXpress, Adobe InDesign, FrameMaker, Acrobat; structured authoring software - SGML, XML, and HTML.
Required Education and experience:
At least 3 years of editing experience along with an undergraduate or graduate degree in Journalism or English OR at least 5 years of editing experience without the specified degree.
Must possess an active TS SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI or Full Scope Poly.
Working knowledge with electronic publishing software such as Adobe InDesign, and FrameMaker.
Working knowledge with structured authoring software (SGML, XML and HTML) and expert ability to format documents using such software. Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
Excellent writing skills.
Demonstrated proficiency with the following applications: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Outlook.
Working knowledge of Worldwide Web and multimedia technologies.
Must be willing to take an editor exam (provided by NGA) to assess current capabilities to perform the required tasks of the position