Cleared Editor

FedWriters, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. seeks a technically proficient Editor/Writer to polish congressional briefings, articles, and correspondence for the DIA's Office of Communication & Engagement. You will embed in a fast-paced, mission-driven team and ensure every word is accurate, polished, and on point.

On-site in Washington, DC, Monday–Friday 0800–1700, you will collaborate with writers, researchers, and visuals specialists, verify facts, and help translate complex content for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance.
• Experience in technical editing/writing in government/defense.
• Expert command of AP Style and government writing standards.
• Strong research to verify facts, dates, and sources.
• Ability to manage multiple high-visibility projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Polish congressional briefings, articles, and correspondence.
• Collaborate with writers and visual information specialists to sharpen readability and tone.
• Ensure content follows AP Style and DIA guides for formal communications.
• Verify facts, dates, statistics, and sources for accuracy.
• Support social media content, web copy, and multimedia productions.
• Attend weekly team syncs and submit monthly project status reports.

Skills

AP Style

English communication

Research skills

Multitask under deadlines

Independent and team

Attention to detail

Education

Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

Tools

AP Style guides

DIA guidelines

DoD/IA regulations

Job description

Do you get a quiet thrill from catching a misplaced comma? Does a poorly structured briefing keep you up at night? Do you believe that clear, compelling communication can actually change outcomes, even at the highest levels of government?

If so, we might be your people.

FWI is supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency's (DIA) Office of Communication & Engagement (OCE), the team responsible for how one of the nation's most important intelligence agencies talks to Congress, the public, and its own workforce. And right now, we need a sharp, detail-obsessed Technical Editor/Writer to help us make sure every word we put out is accurate, polished, and on point. This isn't a "track changes and move on" kind of role. You'll be embedded in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment where what you edit today could brief a senator tomorrow. The work is varied, the stakes are real, and the team is genuinely good at what they do.

FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Work Schedule and Location:

On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 0800–1700hrs.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment .

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

Your days will be anything but monotonous. On any given week you might be:

• Reviewing and polishing congressional briefings, articles, and correspondence before they go out the door — catching every grammatical hiccup, style inconsistency, and factual gap along the way
• Collaborating with writers and visual information specialists to sharpen readability, tighten tone, and make complex content accessible to a wide range of audiences
• Ensuring everything follows the right style guide — AP Style for corporate content, DIA's Correspondence Guide for formal correspondence
• Digging into research to verify facts, dates, and sources, and helping writers find the right contacts and references for their stories
• Supporting social media content, web copy, exhibits, and multimedia productions — because good editing doesn't stop at print
• Attending weekly team syncs and project meetings to stay plugged into what's coming down the pipeline
• Submitting monthly project status reports to keep leadership in the loop

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
• Demonstrated experience in technical editing and writing, preferably in a government, defense, or intelligence community environment
• Expert command of AP Style and formal government correspondence standards
• Strong research skills with the ability to verify facts, dates, statistics, and source accuracy
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to handle repetitive, methodical work
• Familiarity with DoD, DIA, CIO, and Information Assurance (IA) regulations, instructions, and policies (preferred)

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

85k - 95Kdepending on experience, education, and clearance level.

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