Content Editor

INR is a strategic, all-source analytic agency in the U.S. IC. INR analysts provide daily intelligence support, warning, and analysis on national security issues that are priorities for the Department of State in support of U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic operations. INR analysts provide daily intelligence support to policy makers throughout the Department via in-depth written analyses and oral briefings. INR is a key contributor to all IC production under the auspices of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, including National Intelligence Council products and the President’s Daily Brief. INR is the IC leader on foreign public opinion research and analysis. INR is also responsible for analysis on land and maritime international boundaries and sovereignty issues, mapping, and geographic information systems. INR also serves as the focal point for IC analytic outreach to non-governmental experts to explore alternative perspectives and generate new knowledge.

Editorial review, publications operations, and web services conducted by the INR’s Office of Analytic Integration (INR/INT) play a critical role in effective and efficient support to policy clients. Among other responsibilities, INR/INT ensures the timely editing, processing, production, and dissemination of hundreds of intelligence products a year. INR/INT oversees INR tradecraft programs and compliance with IC analytic tradecraft development, upholds bureau analytic standards, and coordinates INR intelligence integration activities in the IC. INR/INT also houses the Bureau’s Executive Support team, the International Partnerships Unit, and the Open-Source Coordination Unit.

The contractor shall provide the appropriate skilled personnel to perform editorial review, publications operations, and web services in support of INR analytic production. The contractor requires expertise and experience in the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: advanced skill in editing, analysis, and evaluation of written information; use of classified and unclassified data to produce analysis; experience with Microsoft Word and familiarity with web publishing tools; ability to access and identify data from diverse sources; knowledge of information dissemination tools and processes; ability to communicate in writing and orally; ability to create graphics, charts, and other visualizations for written intelligence product; ability to convert ideas into clear visualizations; ability to work well with others; and knowledge of the realm of foreign policy/international affairs.

The contractor shall also provide the appropriate skilled personnel to perform a wide range of graphic design and visualization services related to editorial content. The contractor requires expertise and experience in the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: ability to design for individual projects appropriate print and screen formats to present effectively and attractively given text and images; ability to add interactive elements into a .pdf file; proven expertise utilizing Adobe Creative Suite software, versions CS5-6 and subsequent editions, Flash, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications; ability to work closely and collaboratively with editorial staff; and ability to think critically and creatively.

• Reviews and edits finished analytic intelligence products based on classified and unclassified information related to political, social, economic, geographic, and military issues, events, and developments, including topics of special interest to the Secretary of State and other Department principals.

• Coordinates the editorial flow of individual products, liaises with authoring analysts, and troubleshoots grammar, style, and process issues as necessary.

• Ensures publications are properly classified, formatted, and footnoted, and that graphics, maps, and pictures are properly laid out within the document.

• Assists, as necessary, in the scheduling, editing, and coordination of INR’s daily analytic product for the Secretary of State.

• Assists in the publication and dissemination of INR finished production to policy clients and to INR’s websites, ensuring these sites reflect the Bureau’s most recent and relevant work.

• Two (2) years of related professional work experience (e.g., professional experience acquired as a writer and/or editor of briefs, analysis/policy/option papers, technical reports, articles, manuals specifications and/or journal articles. (Can trade out some years for education qualifications). Bachelor’s Degree required in international affairs, political science, government, public policy, economics, or a related field.

• Attention to detail and ability to track progress on multiple concurrent projects.

• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Superlative communication skills, written and oral.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience building productive relationships across teams.