Editor & Analyst, Military Periscope

The Role

GovExec is seeking an Editor & Analyst to join our Forecast International/Military Periscope team. In this role, you'll serve as both a subject matter contributor and a key operational coordinator - ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and comprehensiveness of Military Periscope's world-class database of global military systems. As part of this, you'll be serving as a content coordinator and editorial manager, ensuring relevant material from sister company Forecast International is properly integrated into the Military Periscope platform. This includes identifying relevant updates, monitoring workflow, and managing integration to ensure the Periscope platform remains current and comprehensive.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain reports on global military systems, including aircraft, missiles, warships, ordnance, and more.
• Serve as a liaison between Forecast International content and Military Periscope, identifying relevant materials and ensuring timely incorporation into the database.
• Research and write a special report covering a variety of geopolitical and defense program-related topics for Military Periscope clients and Forecast International's content site Defense Security Monitor.
• Select and summarize news stories covering defense developments and other geopolitical issues every week for our In Our Sights Newsletter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, regional studies, security studies, or a related field.
• 2+ years full-time experience and/or master's degree.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• General knowledge or interest in military organizations and weapon systems.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About Military Periscope and Forecast International

Military Periscope and Forecast International are research and intelligence platforms under the umbrella of GovExec Media Group. Military Periscope provides insights about global military weapons to international defense ministries, US government agencies, defense contractors, and more. Since its founding in 1986, it has become the gold standard of military information and the world's easiest-to-use, open-source military database that the government, defense, and intelligence communities have come to rely upon. For over 50 years, Forecast International has provided market intelligence forecasting, proprietary research, and consulting services for the worldwide Aerospace and Defense industries.

About GovExec

GovExec's data and insights set the standard for depth, accuracy, and impact for government leaders and contractors. As the market-leading information and intent-based marketing platform, for over fifty years GovExec has empowered the government ecosystem to engage and support government leaders as they work to achieve their missions across federal, defense, and state and local agencies. Our strategic sales enablement and intent-based marketing solutions accelerate revenue growth to fuel market success. The platform is powered by the largest and most sophisticated database in the public sector, GovExec's platform reaches 3.3 million government influencers each month and provides its marketing clients with a significant competitive advantage in driving higher conversion and growth.

Working at GovExec

At GovExec, we believe that a new era of work -- particularly when, where, and how it gets done -- has arrived. We are building a hybrid workplace that allows for greater freedom and flexibility while also fostering a collaborative culture, no matter where you are working. GovExec offers permanent remote work in 20+ states across the US, as well as the option to work out of one of our offices based in Washington DC, New York or Connecticut. GovExec also offers a range of great benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Open time off policy
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Supportive, collaborative teams
• Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
• Expansive learning and development opportunities

Commitment to Shared Values

GovExec recruits talent for four salient attributes or qualities:

• Soul of Entrepreneurship
• Culture of Inclusion
• Force of Ideas
• Spirit of Generosity

The compensation range for this role is $55,000 to $60,000 per year.

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