Technical Editor/Writer I
About The Position
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. This role requires a sharp, detail-obsessed Technical Editor/Writer to help ensure every word is accurate, polished, and on point. The position is embedded in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment where edited content could brief a senator. 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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