BAE Systems is seeking a Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Production Editor to provide a full range of support to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Operations Center. GEOINT Production Editors review and format both text and graphics to ensure NGOC and other time-sensitive reporting meets Agency and Intelligence Community guidelines for quality and policy compliance. GEOINT Production Editors lay out, edit, format, and review various geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) elements, inc... more details
Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Production Editor to provide a full range of support to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Operations Center. GEOINT Production Editors review and format both text and graphics to ensure NGOC and other time-sensitive reporting meets Agency and Intelligence Community guidelines for quality and policy compliance. GEOINT Production Editors lay out, edit, format, and review various geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) elements, including report text, static visuals, and other content, according to established agency publication policies. GEOINT Production Editors apply copy editing skills to ensure text quality and a broad knowledge of content layout principles to communicate concepts or ideas visually. They work with analytic authors, GEOINT Operations Officers (GOOs), and Intelligence Directors (IDs) to provide a full range of support in the production and dissemination of finished GEOINT for external audiences and to provide guidance for the layout, presentation, and accuracy of graphics and text. GEOINT Production Editors also troubleshoot production issues; share expertise; and assist with editing Power Point presentations/briefing materials. Individuals in these positions use Microsoft Office applications (particularly Word and PowerPoint); Adobe Acrobat; and a variety of other software suites, formats, and databases to fulfill their duties with minimal to no supervision. They also participate in Agency, IC, and industry training, forums, conferences, and other events in order to maintain their expertise in current industry standards and practices for editorial production.
These positions require rotating shift work in a time-dominant operations environment.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills Requires 3+ years of relevant graphic design and copy editing experience. Must be proficient in the following areas:
• Collaborate with NGOC and other analysts to clearly and accurately convey the intelligence story to NGA's external customers via high-quality, time-sensitive GEOINT.
• Provide pre-publication quality reviews in accordance with NGA policy and standards for intelligence products; identify gaps in NGA product quality; and assist or lead outreach sessions to educate authors to help address those gaps.
• Review and format various geospatial intelligence reports, products, and briefing materials, including both text and visual content, according to established Agency publication policies and formats. These policies and formats include the Style Guide for GEOINT Products, the NGA Visualization Toolkit, NGA graphic Templates, and ODNI tradecraft standards.
• Provide clear, professional, and accurate feedback to geospatial intelligence analysts on the layout and presentation of their products regarding format, grammar, logic, word usage, spelling, and punctuation, as well as design, style, and organization to promote clarity and consistency.
• Review all visual elements, such as maps, tables, charts, timelines, and illustrations used to convey NGA intelligence, for adherence to IC, Agency, and NGA standards.
• Understand layout principles, layout elements, and text layout to create standard products as needed.
• Use knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and other tools or databases to review graphics and text in support of NGA products.
• Master NGA production software and tools (ICPS, SharePoint).
• Verify classifications provided by analysts, identify sourcing issues, and direct analysts to classification guidance and resources.,
• Demonstrate customer service excellence by clearly and concisely communicating work status, methods, instructions, problems, requirements, options, and concerns with team members, managers, and Government customers within NGA and the IC.
• Uphold the highest level of support to NGA customers by establishing effective cross-functional team relationships and cultivating a positive customer service environment. Multitask (work on multiple projects with simultaneous deadlines under fast-paced conditions), prioritizing, and rapidly adapting to changing organizational requirements.
• Support the office and other branches in accomplishing the agency's overall mission, including expediting crisis work, special assignments, and ad hoc tasking on variously scheduled arrangements.
• Attend regularly scheduled production support meetings; stay current with ongoing production support initiatives; and participate in meetings with Government customers, team members, Contractors, etc., to exchange information and/or provide updates.
• Develop and implement training in text and graphic reviews for government and contract GEOINT Conveyance Specialist colleagues
Communicate with internal staff and external partners using multiple channels (Cisco Jabber, newsletters, email, etc.),
• Archive materials or products following established guidelines and procedures.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelors Degree in a field of study relevant to graphic design and/or copy editing.
Familiarity with the Intelligence Community (IC)
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $64130 - $109010
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. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.
