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Elizabeth Arens

Brambleton,VA

Summary

To work as a freelance editor for the US government or a think tank.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Editor

01.2017 - Current
  • Edit reports for think tanks, universities, and individuals.

Independent Contractor

US Government
07.2015 - 01.2024
  • Edited classified reports
  • Formatted reports in InDesign.

Intelligence Community Associate

National Intelligence Council (NIC)
08.2012 - 06.2015
  • Edited NIC publications, including the NIC's Global Trends 2030 report, which received worldwide attention
  • Helped to conceptualize the outline of the report
  • Re-drafted portions of it.

Senior Analyst

National Intelligence Council
03.1993 - 04.2012
  • Edited and re-drafted National Intelligence Estimates and other reports on national security issues
  • Coached drafters in the art of estimative writing
  • Edited the NIC’s Global Trends publications
  • Prepared minutes of National Intelligence Board meetings chaired by the Director of National Intelligence.

Speechwriter

CIA’s Office of Public Affairs
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Drafted speeches for two Directors of Central Intelligence (Judge William Webster/Robert Gates) and their deputies
  • Researched topics by consulting Intelligence Community analysts.

Branch Chief

National Photographic Interpretation Center (NPIC)
01.1988 - 01.1991
  • Supervised four video production specialists in developing intelligence videos; wrote video scripts.

Writer/Director

National Photographic Interpretation Center (NPIC)
01.1988 - 01.1988
  • Working collaboratively with imagery analysts, wrote scripts for intelligence videos.

Legislative Assistant for Foreign Policy

US Senate
01.1982 - 01.1986
  • Drafted op-ed pieces and speeches on foreign policy issues
  • Op-eds appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Christian Science Monitor
  • Interfaced with the National Security Council and lobbying groups.

Early Assignments

01.1979 - 01.1982
  • Supported two committee attorneys on the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate
  • Wrote correspondence for the National Right-to-Work Committee.

Skills

  • Editing and proofreading
  • Strong grammar knowledge
  • Writing
  • Microsoft Word

Career Summary/Education

Over 30 years’ experience as a professional writer/editor for the US government. Extensive experience editing National Intelligence Estimates and drafting speeches, op-ed pieces, reports, video scripts, brochures, and executive summaries. Great people skills. BA, English (with a concentration in writing) and American Studies, George Mason University; MS, Public Communications, Syracuse University.

Freelancearticles

  • "Do Your Brother A Favor: Apply to the CIA," in More Stories from Langley, compiled by Ed Mickolus, September 2020
  • "Connecting with Our Children's Russian Roots," FRUA-DC Times, July 2011
  • "The Single Adoptive Mom Thing: A Look Back," The Family Focus, Spring 2009
  • "Know a Single Mom?" Woman's World, December 1, 2007

Awards

Received numerous exceptional performance awards, two bonuses, and a quality step increase. Received a scholarship to attend graduate school.

Timeline

Freelance Editor

01.2017 - Current

Independent Contractor

US Government
07.2015 - 01.2024

Intelligence Community Associate

National Intelligence Council (NIC)
08.2012 - 06.2015

Senior Analyst

National Intelligence Council
03.1993 - 04.2012

Speechwriter

CIA’s Office of Public Affairs
01.1991 - 01.1993

Branch Chief

National Photographic Interpretation Center (NPIC)
01.1988 - 01.1991

Writer/Director

National Photographic Interpretation Center (NPIC)
01.1988 - 01.1988

Legislative Assistant for Foreign Policy

US Senate
01.1982 - 01.1986

Early Assignments

01.1979 - 01.1982

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