Production Officer

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Production Officer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

The Production Officer will be responsible for professionally editing analytical products that support key US national security and foreign policy objectives on CT issues. The Production Officer will be expected to work in a team environment.

The Production Officer will be required to perform the following Responsibilities:

• Review and edit products to align with customer style guide standards. Review and edit graphics, including interactive media, assist in the development of visual aids, and ensure proper formatting.
• Verify proper sourcing of products and graphics.
• Finalize publications.
• Provide archiving support.
• Track edited work product and ensure its workflow through the production process.
• Work within production schedules and coordinate with all parties involved.
• Produce, deliver, and archive finished intelligence publications.
• This position requires the ability to support a non-traditional schedule: Monday - Thursday: 10:00am to 8:00pm. A candidate may be asked to work additional hours when needed. 15% premium shift differential may apply to certain hours.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Strong editorial experience.
• Experience with editing Finished Intelligence Products or Intelligence Assessments (products that are viewable for the greater IC or DoD) that range from 1-5 pages.
• Must have previous experience editing and sourcing Finished Intelligence products in support of an IC customer, with a proven track record of collaborating with analysts and managers.
• Relevant exposure to US foreign policy, national security CT objectives, and the interagency coordination process.
• Knowledge of national security classification procedures is mandatory.
• Knowledge of publishing principles and basics of publication design.
• Knowledge of production methodology for publishing products in hardcopy or electronic formats.
• Experience adhering to a publication style guide.
• Experience w/ Microsoft Word (specifically, Track Changes).
• BA degree and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 - 13 years of prior relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Adobe InDesign is desired.

Original Posting:
May 22, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $112,450.00 - $203,275.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.