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FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) · 4 hours ago

Technical Writer/Editor, Intel

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $105K/yr

3+ years exp

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) is seeking an experienced Production Control Officer to oversee the Defense Intelligence Digest, a key intelligence publication for the Department of Defense. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and compliance of intelligence reporting, conducting quality control reviews, and coordinating with various teams to meet publication deadlines.

Communications InfrastructurePublishingText AnalyticsWeb Design

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the final production control authority for all Defense Intelligence Digest (DID) content prior to publication

Conduct final proofreading and quality control reviews of layouts, graphics, and formatted content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to DIA and Directorate for Analysis (DI) standards

Enforce compliance with: DIA Style Guide, DID Staff Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ODNI Security Markings Program (SMP / CAPCO), DI tradecraft and written intelligence standards

Review and validate all classification and declassification markings to ensure ODNI SMP compliance

Apply Secretary of Defense Daily Brief (SDB) branding to selected DID articles in HTML format as directed by the DID Managing Editor

Oversee HTML layout and final content production using DIA-authorized publishing tools (e.g., DocBuilder)

Coordinate closely with technical editors, managing editors, designers, and dissemination teams to ensure on-time daily publication

Produce and submit a Daily Status Report documenting completed work, production issues, and resolutions

Maintain and archive final versions of all DID products in designated shared drives

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceProofreadingMicrosoft OfficeHTML publishing toolsProduction controlEditorial standardsSOP developmentAttention to detail

Required

Active TS/SCI clearance (required)

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field OR five (5) years of relevant professional experience in proofreading or editing in lieu of a degree

Minimum three (3) years of experience in proofreading, editing, or production control of written products, preferably within the DoD or U.S. Government

Demonstrated experience applying style guides, editorial standards, and production controls in a high-volume publishing environment

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet strict daily deadlines

Ability to work extended hours (evenings/weekends) as required to support daily publication cycles

Preferred

Prior experience supporting intelligence community or DoD publications

Familiarity with ODNI CAPCO / SMP classification and marking requirements

Experience with HTML-based publishing tools or structured document production systems

Experience developing or maintaining editorial SOPs or quality control plans

Background working in a classified, production-driven environment with daily deliverables

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Company

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.)

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FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) is a professional writing, research, and communications company that helps government and commercial customers develop and manage a range of projects and products.

Founded in 2010

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

201-500 employees