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We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!\nJob Summary\nB&A is seeking a Mid-level Technical Editor to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Cyber Intelligence Center Analytic Development and Services (CICADAS) task order. If you are interested and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply for this exciting and impactful opportunity.\nAnticipated Award: December 2026\nANTICIPATED START: December 2026\nPERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years\nLOCATION: Fort Meade, Maryland\nSalary Range: $95,000-$155,000 annually\nActual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, security clearance, and contract funding. This position is contingent upon contract award.\nLocation\nFort Meade, Maryland\nResponsibilities\nReviews intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and consistency.\nEnsures 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.\nAmends draft tables, tone boxes, and graphics to ensure the content supports and is consistent with the accompanying text.\nEnsures proper classification markings in accordance with IC guidance.\nWorks with authors to revise products for narrative organization, and negotiates further revisions as needed.\nAssists in the management of all CIC finished intelligence products approved\nfor external dissemination.\nResearches and collects information from internal and external stakeholder subject matter experts as well as other sources.\nAnalyzes, interprets, cross-checks and edits intelligence products, as required, to ensure accuracy and compliance with associated Intelligence Community guidance.\nOrganizes information, determines optimum method of presentation, and creates content according to plan.\nEnsures completed materials fulfill the specified purpose and scope.\nAssists in determining and supervising the production process for completed materials.\nDocuments Operating Instructions (Ols) for Command wide programs and initiatives as assigned by the Government.\nEducation and Experience\nMinimum 8 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years and a Bachelor’s degree\nSecurity Clearance\nActive TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph; both must have been adjudicated/completed within the past five (5) years.\nPhysical & Work Environment Requirements\nEmployees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.\nAbility to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.\nFrequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones.\nAbility to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.\nOccasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds.\nAbility to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance.\nAbility to travel up to 10% as required.\nMore About B&A:\nB&A delivers secure, innovative, and mission-critical IT solutions to support the United States Government across all three branches-Executive, Legislative, and Judicial-focused on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence. Our team of cleared professionals specializes in Agile DevSecOps, Cloud Migration and Modernization, Data Science and Analytics, Human Capital Management, Operations and Enablement, Application Transformation, All-Source Intelligence, Geospatial Production, Engineering and Integrated Services, and Cybersecurity.\nNotable Clients\nB&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.\nBenefits and Programs\nB&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off,B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.\nB&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:\nThe B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more\nA formal mentorship program\nJob shadowing and cross training opportunities\nBrand Ambassador program\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more\nMonthly teambuilding events\nB&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more\nAt B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.\nEEO\nB&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.\nEEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf\nE-Verify\nB&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.\nAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\nB&A is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act and applicable law. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact \nDrug Free Workplace:\nB&A maintains a drug free workplace. 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