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Bow Wave LLC

Technical Editor - TS required to apply - DC area

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Herndon, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/23/2026

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An Editor reviews stories, reports or manuscripts, makes corrections, and works with writers to improve content and structure of writing. Plans and coordinates material to be included in publications. Works with print material or website content. May specialize in copy editing (careful review of text for errors) or other types of editing; may work as an executive editor with authority to approve publications and contracts.

$79,602 / year median in Virginia

-19% projected decline

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Job Description

Job Summary 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

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guidance. Works with authors to revise products for narrative organization, and negotiates further revisions as needed. Job Description 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

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guidance. Works with authors to revise products for narrative organization, and negotiates further revisions as needed.