Defense Intelligence Editor/Writer — Congress & History

FedWriters, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. seeks a Technical Editor/Writer, Level 2, to support the DIA Office of Communication & Engagement. You will polish notifications and briefing materials for U.S.

Legislative Staff and conduct archival research for the DIA History Branch, blending fast-turnaround government communications with historical writing. This on-site, full-time position in Washington, DC requires 5+ years of editing/writing experience, TOP SECRET/SCI clearance, and strong AP Style skills.

Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, History, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 5+ years of professional technical editing/writing experience, ideally including Congressional/legislative correspondence and historical research or writing.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, including AP Style conventions.

Responsibilities

• Polish notifications and briefing materials for U.S. Legislative Staff and support DIA communications.
• Research, write, and edit legislative, communications, and historical products with accuracy and on deadline.
• Ensure materials conform to AP Style and the DIA Guides; assist with design, layout, and multimedia support.
• Collaborate with OCC and HSTB staff to improve readability, tone, and consistency.
• Attend meetings and information sessions as needed to complete projects.

Skills

Technical editing

Professional writing

AP Style

Research

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

FedWriters, Inc. seeks a Technical Editor/Writer, Level 2, to support the DIA Office of Communication & Engagement. You will polish notifications and briefing materials for U.S.

Legislative Staff and conduct archival research for the DIA History Branch, blending fast-turnaround government communications with historical writing. This on-site, full-time position in Washington, DC requires 5+ years of editing/writing experience, TOP SECRET/SCI clearance, and strong AP Style skills.