Desktop Publisher (Secret Clearance)

Inflow NS; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inflow NS in Alexandria, VA, is seeking a Desktop Publisher and Public Affairs Specialist to format and edit government publications for print and electronic use. You will work with Word, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint to ensure documents meet government templates and style guides.

Applicants must hold an active Secret clearance and have an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, with strong editing skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Highly proficient in professional publishing software including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent grammar and editing skills.
• Strong focus and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Under tight deadlines, prepare, maintain, and update reports or documents following a standardized Government process, template, and style guide.
• Provide excellent editing services with the ability to catch spelling mistakes, punctuation errors, formatting issues, graphic alignment, and formatting issues.
• Take large amounts of text and graphics from Word documents and convert content to the proper format in InDesign, following the Government's approved style guide.
• Prepare, edit, and arrange content for print or electronic publications, ensuring 508 compliancy.
• Perform document file conversions to enable electronic publishing.
• Take graphics created by a graphics artist and import into the final document/report.
• Work with a team of Desktop Publishers to ensure quality products each time, without error.
• Provide status updates on deliverables and timelines.
• Manage projects from concept through completion for report publications.
• Handle confidential and classified information, ensuring information is not distributed or communicated outside of approved individuals/systems.
• Assist with developing and maintaining publications style guides, templates, instructions, and instruction manuals.

Skills

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Editing skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

What company will I be working for?

You will be working for a national security services firm, providing cutting-edge services across DoD and other agencies. At Inflow,we believe in making it matter for every employee, every customer, and every mission we support.That means that we put employees first, providing both innovative benefits and great technology. Check out https://inflow-ns.com/inflowees to learn more about what it’s like to be an Inflowee.

Who will I be working with?

In support of Inflow's contract with the Government,you will be working alongside Governmentcivilians and other Government contractors.You will be supportingthe Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Department of Defense (DOD).

What level Clearance do I need?

You must possess an active Secret clearance.

What will I be doing?

In this position, you will be part of a team of professional Desktop Publishers and Public Affairs Specialists working to maintain the Government agency's internal and external branding. You will provide professional formatting of publications and reports for both print and electronic publication. You will be using Government provided tools for desktop publishing activities (Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint). Some additional support may be required to format and edit other communications materials (such as posters, flyers, brochures, fact sheets, exhibit displays, photographs, and website content). In addition, you will:

• Under tight deadlines, prepare, maintain, and update reports or documents following a standardized Government process, template, and style guide.
• Provide excellent editing services with the ability to catch spelling mistakes, punctuation errors, formatting issues, graphic alignment, and formatting issues.
• Take large amounts of text and graphics from Microsoft Word documents and convert content to the proper format in Adobe InDesign, following the Government's approved style guide.
• Prepare, edit, and arrange content for print or electronic publications, ensuring 508 compliancy.
• Perform document file conversions to enable electronic publishing.
• Take graphics created by a graphics artist and import into the final document/report.
• Work with a team of Desktop Publishers to ensure quality products each time, without error.
• Provide status updates on deliverables and timelines.
• Manage projects from concept through completion for report publications.
• Handle confidential and classified information, ensuring information is not distributed or communicated outside of approved individuals/systems.
• Assist with developing and maintaining publications style guides, templates, instructions, and instruction manuals.

What experience, training, and education do I need?

You mustmeet the minimum requirements:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Highly proficient in professional publishing software including Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent grammar and editing skills
• Strong focus and attention to detail

The following is preferred:

• Bachelors Degree
• Understanding of 508 standards and principles

Where is the client site that I would be working for?

You will be working in Alexandria, VA. Address disclosed after your clearance is verified. This position is onsite 5 days a week.

Inflow is an EEO/Affirmative action employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

By submitting your application for a position at Inflow, you acknowledge and consent to our participation in the E-Verify program. If selected for hire, you will be required to provide specific documentation to establish your identity and eligibility to work in the United States, as required by federal law.