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Proposal Editor II with TS/SCI Clearance

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Are you ready for your next career opportunity?

 

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

 

Leidos is seeking a Proposal Editor II with a TS/SCI clearance to join our Capture Operations & Excellence Group which supports Leidos’ largest, most strategic bids across the enterprise. The Proposal Editor is responsible for ensuring that documents are technically consistent and present a unified voice across the proposal. The Editor ensures correct use of grammar and punctuation; verifies overall consistency, clarity, and readability; applies the appropriate acronym treatment and develops acronym lists; and performs quality control.

 

The Proposal Editor works with the Proposal Manager/Proposal Coordinator to establish the edit schedule and populate the Editing Intake Form, and provides the capture/proposal team with high-quality editing in accordance with the Leidos House Style Guide, the proposal-specific Style Guide and Wall of Truth, and the established level of edit. Based on proposal size may act as the lead editor for an assigned proposal or work as part of a team of editors. Keeps production team management apprised of changes to proposal schedules and level of effort.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Act as the editing Point of Contact for assigned proposals, RFIs or White Papers
  • Prepare as necessary given the level of edit and the proposal size (skim Section L, Section M, SOW or PWS, win themes and discriminators; create individual proposal style guide if required)
  • Work with Proposal Manager and Proposal Coordinator to complete the Editing Intake Form
  • Negotiate timing and level of edit with the Proposal Manager and Proposal Coordinator as needed
  • Attend meetings at the Proposal Manager’s request
  • Edit according to rules of grammar, the Leidos House Style Guide, the proposal-specific style, and the level of edit and acronym treatment
  • Develop and maintain acronym lists
  • Perform consistency checking at least on sections that are split among multiple editors
  • Complete edits in a timely manner
  • Support Evaluation Notice (EN) and Final Proposal Revision (FPR) responses, as required

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Linguistics, or related subject and 4+ years of editing experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with proposal leaders and authors
  • Excellent grasp of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
  • Experience with AP style
  • Excellent comprehension of passive-to-active conversion, parallel structure, and proper placement of modifiers
  • Skilled in Microsoft and Adobe products
  • Able to work overtime and weekends, as required, to meet proposal schedules
  • Active TS/SCI clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Skilled in SharePoint
  • Knowledge of technical terminology

 

COE22

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

January 16, 2026

 

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 $87,100.00 – $157,450.00

 

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.

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Are you ready for your next career opportunity?

 

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

 

Leidos is seeking a Proposal Editor II with a TS/SCI clearance to join our Capture Operations & Excellence Group which supports Leidos’ largest, most strategic bids across the enterprise. The Proposal Editor is responsible for ensuring that documents are technically consistent and present a unified voice across the proposal. The Editor ensures correct use of grammar and punctuation; verifies overall consistency, clarity, and readability; applies the appropriate acronym treatment and develops acronym lists; and performs quality control.

 

The Proposal Editor works with the Proposal Manager/Proposal Coordinator to establish the edit schedule and populate the Editing Intake Form, and provides the capture/proposal team with high-quality editing in accordance with the Leidos House Style Guide, the proposal-specific Style Guide and Wall of Truth, and the established level of edit. Based on proposal size may act as the lead editor for an assigned proposal or work as part of a team of editors. Keeps production team management apprised of changes to proposal schedules and level of effort.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Act as the editing Point of Contact for assigned proposals, RFIs or White Papers
  • Prepare as necessary given the level of edit and the proposal size (skim Section L, Section M, SOW or PWS, win themes and discriminators; create individual proposal style guide if required)
  • Work with Proposal Manager and Proposal Coordinator to complete the Editing Intake Form
  • Negotiate timing and level of edit with the Proposal Manager and Proposal Coordinator as needed
  • Attend meetings at the Proposal Manager’s request
  • Edit according to rules of grammar, the Leidos House Style Guide, the proposal-specific style, and the level of edit and acronym treatment
  • Develop and maintain acronym lists
  • Perform consistency checking at least on sections that are split among multiple editors
  • Complete edits in a timely manner
  • Support Evaluation Notice (EN) and Final Proposal Revision (FPR) responses, as required

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Linguistics, or related subject and 4+ years of editing experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with proposal leaders and authors
  • Excellent grasp of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
  • Experience with AP style
  • Excellent comprehension of passive-to-active conversion, parallel structure, and proper placement of modifiers
  • Skilled in Microsoft and Adobe products
  • Able to work overtime and weekends, as required, to meet proposal schedules
  • Active TS/SCI clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Skilled in SharePoint
  • Knowledge of technical terminology

 

COE22

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

January 16, 2026

 

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 $87,100.00 – $157,450.00

 

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.

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Since 1921, Barron’s has delivered the need-to-know information for all those seeking to accumulate wealth, and provided a robust understanding of what propels the markets and business community. At the forefront, Barron’s is a catalyst for economic change with a powerful network of influential business leaders, financial advisors, institutional and affluent individual investors among its audience. Readers look to the publication for daily unparalleled financial information and expertise to drive results in our world and the markets.

About the Role:

Barron’s is looking for a seasoned editor to propel an expansion of our growing portfolio of newsletters. Building on the success of Barron’s Daily in the morning, Review & Preview in the evening, and the weekly Barron’s Energy Insider, Barron’s aims to grow our tech and geopolitical coverage, catering to investors and professionals who want deeper insight into the companies, trends, and innovations shaping the global future.

You Will:

The news editor will help to launch a new premium technology-focused newsletter, working closely with our lead newsletter writer. The role will also include contributions to the newsletter, helping to drive community engagement, and working on broader enterprise projects.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and passion for the markets and not be afraid of the high tempo pace of news.At the same time, we are looking for a journalist who can step back from the noise and see how Barron’s can weigh in with smart analysis and head-turning enterprise and investigations.

They should also have strong editing skills, working knowledge of finance and be a strong generator of ideas. They should have strong storytelling techniques both for a print magazine and digital platforms. And they should be familiar with Barron’s voice and its commitment to trusted financial journalism.

You Have:

+ 8+ years of editorial experience in financial journalism, business reporting, or technology coverage.

+ Deep knowledge of the technology sector, investing, and the intersection of business and innovation.

+ Proven ability to deliver sharp analysis and engaging storytelling across multiple formats.

+ Comfort using audience data, metrics, and experimentation to inform editorial strategy.

+ Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and adaptable—excited to build something new inside an established brand.

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy – We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area: Dow Jones – W&I – Barrons Newsroom

Job Category: Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $120,000 – $150,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including “elective” benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Req ID: 50769

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