Technical Editor/Writer II

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) seeks a detail-oriented Technical Editor/Writer in Washington, DC, supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency's Office of Corporate Communications. This role involves reviewing congressional briefings, collaborating with writers, and ensuring adherence to AP Style. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance and experience in technical editing within government settings. Offers competitive pay with benefits including health, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly.
• Experience in technical editing and writing in a government or defense environment.
• Expert command of AP Style and formal correspondence standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and polish congressional briefings and articles.
• Collaborate with writers to improve content readability.
• Ensure compliance with AP Style and DIA's Correspondence Guide.
• Verify facts and assist in research for writers.
• Support social media content and multimedia productions.
• Attend weekly team meetings for project updates.
• Submit monthly project reports.

Skills

Technical editing

Writing

Research skills

AP Style

Communication

Job description

Overview

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 Corporate Communications (OCC), the team responsible for how one of the nation's most important intelligence agencies talks to Congress, the public, and its own workforce. 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. You'll be embedded in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment where what you edit today could brief a senator tomorrow.

Work Schedule and Location

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

Responsibilities

• Review and polish congressional briefings, articles, and correspondence, catching every grammatical hiccup, style inconsistency, and factual gap.
• Collaborate with writers and visual information specialists to sharpen readability, tighten tone, and make complex content accessible to a wide range of audiences.
• Ensure everything follows the right style guide — AP Style for corporate content, DIA's Correspondence Guide for formal correspondence.
• Dig into research to verify facts, dates, and sources, and help writers find the right contacts and references for their stories.
• Support social media content, web copy, exhibits, and multimedia productions.
• Attend weekly team syncs and project meetings to stay plugged into the pipeline.
• Submit monthly project status reports to keep leadership in the loop.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Attributes

• Ability to work 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 regulations, instructions, and policies (preferred).

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity

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

Pay Range

90 - 100k