Writer
Markon
•Remote
About The Position
Markon is seeking a part-time Writer (20 hours/week) to support an Intelligence Community customer’s Retirement and Honor and Merit Awards (HMA) program. This role supports retirement ceremony preparation, event coordination, and HMA review activities by reviewing and translating senior-level career documentation into professionally written summary products. The position requires strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Writing, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of professional writing experience
- Experience writing in a structured authoring environment
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills
- Ability to review and summarize large volumes of content into concise narrative products
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities in a high-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
Responsibilities
- Review lengthy senior staff officer career packages to understand career progression, accomplishments, and mission impact
- Develop professionally written, accurate, and compelling 8–12 page career summaries for retirement events involving senior government officials
- Translate complex career information into concise and meaningful narrative products
- Assist with the preparation, completion, and submission of HMA recommendations
- Support the coordination and planning of retirement ceremonies and related events
- Edit, proofread, and refine written materials to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency
- Manage multiple writing assignments and deadlines in a high-paced environment
- Collaborate with program staff, leadership, and stakeholders to support program objectives
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Training and Tuition Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
