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Senior level editor jobs place experienced professionals in charge of editorial direction, quality standards, and the teams or workflows that bring complex content to life. Roles are available across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Retail, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Collabera, Leidos, and BAE Systems USA hiring at this level now.
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At BAE Systems, we're passionate about harnessing the power of technology to drive innovation and make a meaningful impact. Our team is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support our government customer's mission-critical objectives. We're now seeking a highly skilled Technical Editor to join our dynamic team and help us refine our written products.
We're looking for a talented Mid-Level Technical Editor to play a key role in reviewing and refining our written products, including Open Source Intelligence Reports, IT technical artifacts, policy documents, and other media. As a Mid-Level Technical Editor you will be responsible for ensuring that our written products meet IC publication standards, are clear, logical, and consistent, and adhere to style guides and classification protocols.
Responsibilities:
Reviews written products, including Open Source Intelligence Reports drafts, IT technical artifacts, policy documents, strategic communications, training materials, tradecraft notes, slides, website content, and other media for proper grammar, punctuation, ensuring clarity, logic, and consistent language presentation
Collaborates with authors to revise and ensure adherence to style guides and classification protocols
Supports leading the editorial process, ensuring OSIC written products meet IC publication standards
Supports ensuring translation accuracy and collaborates with authors on narrative improvements and FDO compliance
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Mid-level: Bachelor’s degree in a related business area with 8+ years of related experience with executive staff support experience within the last 2 years, or 10+ years of experience
- Prior military or government analytical experience
- Prior experience in Information Security
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Intelligence Community experience preferred.
- A Master’s degree desired.
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75254 - $127930
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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
At BAE Systems, we're passionate about harnessing the power of technology to drive innovation and make a meaningful impact. Our team is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support our government customer's mission-critical objectives. We're now seeking a highly skilled Technical Editor to join our dynamic team and help us refine our written products.
We're looking for a talented Mid-Level Technical Editor to play a key role in reviewing and refining our written products, including Open Source Intelligence Reports, IT technical artifacts, policy documents, and other media. As a Mid-Level Technical Editor you will be responsible for ensuring that our written products meet IC publication standards, are clear, logical, and consistent, and adhere to style guides and classification protocols.
Responsibilities:
Reviews written products, including Open Source Intelligence Reports drafts, IT technical artifacts, policy documents, strategic communications, training materials, tradecraft notes, slides, website content, and other media for proper grammar, punctuation, ensuring clarity, logic, and consistent language presentation
Collaborates with authors to revise and ensure adherence to style guides and classification protocols
Supports leading the editorial process, ensuring OSIC written products meet IC publication standards
Supports ensuring translation accuracy and collaborates with authors on narrative improvements and FDO compliance
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Mid-level: Bachelor’s degree in a related business area with 8+ years of related experience with executive staff support experience within the last 2 years, or 10+ years of experience
- Prior military or government analytical experience
- Prior experience in Information Security
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Intelligence Community experience preferred.
- A Master’s degree desired.
#EKS01 #LI-TO1
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75254 - $127930
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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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Senior Level Editor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level editor job?
Employers at this level look for editors who own outcomes, not just execute tasks. A portfolio that shows you have shaped editorial strategy, led other writers or editors, and maintained quality at scale is essential. Demonstrating familiarity with content systems, style governance, and cross-functional collaboration gives candidates a clear edge over those with only individual contributor experience.
Which companies hire senior level editors?
Companies hiring senior level editors right now include Collabera, Leidos, and BAE Systems USA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Publishers, media companies, technology firms, and large enterprises with in-house content teams are among the most consistent employers at this level.
Are there remote senior level editor jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid availability is strong at the senior level. About 67% of senior level editor openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how many organizations now trust experienced editors to lead editorial work without requiring daily on-site presence.
What makes an editor role senior level?
Senior editor roles are defined by ownership and scope. Rather than executing assignments, senior editors set editorial standards, make final calls on quality and voice, and often mentor or manage junior staff. They handle high-stakes projects with minimal oversight and are expected to align editorial output with broader organizational or business goals.
Which industries hire the most senior level editors?
Senior level editor roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to produce high volumes of content that requires experienced editorial leadership to maintain consistency, accuracy, and strategic alignment at scale.