Intelligence Report Editor

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; 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

A government support services company is seeking a dedicated Technical Editor/Writer to join its team in Washington, D.C. The role involves reviewing and polishing vital congressional briefings and ensuring communication accuracy within the Defense Intelligence Agency. Qualified candidates should have active TS/SCI clearance and experience in technical editing in a government context. The position offers excellent benefits including health, dental, and 401(k), with a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $90,000.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly.
• Experience in technical editing and writing in a government or defense context.
• Ability to manage multiple high-visibility projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical editing and writing

Strong research skills

Expert command of AP Style

Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

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. 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.

This role is contingent upon position availability.

Work Schedule and Location

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

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

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

• 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

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental 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: 85-90K