Production Manager & Editor, Insights at In-Q-Tel

In-Q-Tel

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Production Manager & Editor, Insights

US-VA-McLean

Job ID: 2024-1393
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research
IQT

Overview

IQT Insights is the division of IQT that produces over-the-horizon and geopolitical products about dual-use technology based on the IQT’s access to Insights through early-stage investments. The product catalog varies in length and format—from one page to graphics to long-form papers. IQT is looking for a Production Manager and Editor, responsible for developing and editing materials and managing a production pipeline. This individual is comfortable managing multiple efforts across various subject matter areas and stakeholders and is ready to join a collaborative team and collegial organization. Extensive writing samples and/or an editing test are required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development of Insights products across the team.
• Edit and proofread materials and publications written by others.
• Produce informative and compelling content for IQT Insights across the product suite.
• Write clearly and succinctly for technology-focused readers/viewers as well as general audiences.
• Propose ideas to develop and improve products, papers, and resources for stakeholders.
• Leverage strong communication, interpersonal, and managerial skills to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Manage the production pipeline, leveraging a balance of planned and ad hoc content.
• Coordinate the annual production plan and focus areas and adjust plans and priorities on a quarterly basis.
• Provide coaching and training to improve the analytic and writing skills of IQT staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or English, journalism, or communications or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of technical writing experience.
• 5+ years of editing experience, particularly for government readers.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong technical aptitude–ability to quickly learn new concepts and tools.
• Experience in creating materials for audiences with different levels of technology understanding.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong drive for results.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyze problems and create a solution.
• Knowledge about the national security and defense communities as well as the tech startup community and ecosystem preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Company Overview:

In-Q-Tel (IQT) is the not-for-profit strategic investor the U.S. national security community and America’s allies have relied upon for 25 years to anticipate their technology needs and achieve solutions. IQT identifies, evaluates, and leverages emerging commercial technologies to deliver best-in-class capabilities, insights, and other services to government partners through a unique global investment platform.

We call our mission “Global Security Investing.” As well as encompassing defense-focused startups and harnessing existing and over-the-horizon commercial technologies to sustain military and intelligence overmatch against adversaries, Global Security Investing emphasizes the importance of international reach and collaboration in a world where innovative venture-backed startups can now be found everywhere. Think you would be a great fit to help carry out IQT’s mission? Apply below!

For more information about IQT, visit www.iqt.org.

Benefit Overview:

IQT understands that life is more than just work. We offer a wide variety of benefits designed to support the whole person including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Unlimited Vacation
• Tuition & Professional Development Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment & College Savings
• Parental Leave
• Family Forming Support
• Caregiving Benefits
• Wellness Perks
• Telework & Flexible Schedule

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