Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Production Editor to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Operations Center. The GEOINT Production Editor reviews and formats text and graphics to ensure reports meet Agency and Intelligence Community guidelines for quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Edit, format, and review GEOINT elements such as report text, visuals, and other content per agency publication policies.
- Apply copy editing skills to ensure text quality and effectively communicate concepts visually.
- Collaborate with analytic authors, GEOINT Operations Officers (GOOs), and Intelligence Directors (IDs) to support GEOINT production and dissemination.
- Provide guidance on the layout, presentation, and accuracy of graphics and text.
- Troubleshoot production issues, share expertise, and assist with editing PowerPoint presentations and briefing materials.
- Utilize Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and other software suites with minimal supervision.
- Participate in training, forums, and conferences to stay current with industry standards and practices.
*This role requires rotating shift work in a time-sensitive operations environment.
Required Skills and Education
- Minimum of 3 years of copy-editing experience with a background in graphic design.
- Proficiency in collaborating with analysts to convey high-quality, time-sensitive GEOINT to NGA's external customers.
- Ability to provide pre-publication quality reviews and identify gaps in product quality.
- Expertise in reviewing and formatting geospatial intelligence reports and products according to agency standards.
- Clear, professional feedback to analysts on layout, grammar, design, and consistency.
- Review visual elements like maps, charts, and illustrations for standard adherence.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and other relevant tools.
- Mastery of NGA production software and tools (ICPS, SharePoint).
- Verify classifications, identify sourcing issues, and provide classification guidance.
- Excellent customer service skills, clear communication, and effective team relationships.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing requirements.
- Support agency missions, including crisis work, special assignments, and ad hoc tasks.
- Participate in production support meetings and provide updates.
- Develop and implement training for GEOINT Conveyance Specialist colleagues.
- Effective communication with internal staff and external partners.
- Archive materials following established guidelines.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Bachelor's Degree in a field relevant to copy editing or graphic design.
- Familiarity with the Intelligence Community (IC).
