Part-Time Content Management/Editorial Support Specialist - TS/SCI with Polygraph

LMI; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

LMI is seeking a Part-Time Content Management/Editorial Support Specialist to assist an Intelligence Community customer in the McLean area. Typical hours are 10am–6pm, Monday–Friday, serving as publishing and scheduling officer and last-line reviewer for finish intelligence products.

Responsibilities include proofreading, classification checks, scheduling, and coordinating with analysts, graphic designers, cartographers, and editors.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Writing, Communications or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience as an Intelligence Analyst and/or IC Editor; subject matter expertise in IC/DA tradecraft.
• 12+ years of professional editorial experience can substitute for a college degree.
• Excellent editing and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Proofread intelligence articles, graphics, and visuals.
• Ensure correct classification and markings of documents.
• Make last-minute publication changes with minimal oversight.
• Post items to website and prepare for publication.
• Support authors, editors, production staff, and designers.
• Maintain quality-control processes and feedback on publications.
• Adhere to formatting and legal compliance guidelines.
• Incorporate innovations in presentation and format.
• Assist development team in identifying publishing bugs.
• Create training materials and SOPs for publishing tasks.

Skills

Editing support

Interpersonal communication

Quality control

Publishing workflow

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English/Writing/Communications or related discipline

12+ years editorial experience may substitute for a degree

Job description

Overview

LMI currently has an opportunity for a Part-Time Content Management/Editorial Support Specialist to support an Intelligence Community customer in the McLean area. Work hours required are approximately 10am-6pm, Monday thru Friday. The ideal candidate will serve in a full-time client facing role as a Publishing and Scheduling Officer for an Intelligence Community (IC) serving as the last line of review in publication of critical finished intelligence for policymakers and senior leadership. With minimal staff oversight, officers will work as a team to be responsible for proof-reading and copy-editing content; coordinating with analysts, graphic designers, cartographers, and fellow content managers; and supporting the enforcement and clarification of tradecraft standards. This position requires a TS/SCI with polygraph.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

• Proofreading current intelligence articles, graphics, and interactive visuals
• Ensure appropriate classification and control markings of all documents
• Making last-minute decisions regarding changes in publication with minimal staff oversight
• Posting items to the website and readying them for publication
• Provide excellent customer service to support contributing authors, managers, editors, production officers, graphic designers, & cartographers
• Maintain management process for quality control and feedback regarding published materials
• Adhere to office policies and procedures on issues such as formatting, graphics, and compliance with legal guidance
• Ensure content incorporates recent innovations in presentation and format
• Support the development team in identifying bugs or pain points in publishing finished products
• Create and/or contribute to the creation of training materials and SOPs for the review and dissemination of production that support a variety of publication tasks and other mission center DA-specific training needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Writing, Communications or similarly related discipline, or a degree relevant to national security.
• 10+ years of experience as an Intelligence Analyst and/or IC Editor. Subject Matter Expertise in IC and DA tradecraft standards.
• 12+ years of professional editorial experience can be substituted for a college degree.
• Excellent working skills/knowledge providing editing support.
• Excellent working interpersonal and communication skills.

Target salary range: $70,000 - $102,500 (Part-Time)

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Job Locations

US-VA-McLean