Senior Writer/Editor
Arlington, VA 
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Posted 6 days ago
Job Description

Overview: IntelliBridge is an award-winning and growing company with an immediate need for a skilled Senior Writer/Editor supporting the US Marshals Service (USMS.) The senior writer/editor will support a seven-person team uniquely positioned in the Office of Strategic Insight, under the Director's Office. The senior writer/editor must be able to work autonomously and is required to show prior publication experience/written products. The Office of Strategic Insight currently permits telework four days per week with one in-office day per week, chosen by the individual.

Candidates will be required to submit a writing sample prior to an interview.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for production of the agency's Annual Report, including planning, drafting, editing, and clarifying division and program inputs; expanding or condensing content based on research and program knowledge; and working closely with a graphic designer to plan and incorporate photos, graphics, and metrics as appropriate.
  • Responsible for production of the agency's five-year Strategic Plan, including working with the customer to plan the approach to develop goals, objectives, and strategies; facilitating working sessions (if appropriate); developing surveys, memos, and email communications; and drafting, editing, and clarifying with staff and agency leadership.
  • Works closely with staff members and division and program-level subject matter experts to research, write, and edit a variety of informational products, including Quarterly Performance Review submissions, budget submissions, Annual Performance reports, Department-level strategic objectives, risk profiles, and more.
  • Reviews work for quality, consistency, and compliance with established standards of style, format, and content. Edits text for grammatical correctness, clarity, tone, appropriate reading level, and consistency with pertinent program objectives and agency publication requirements.
  • Meets with the Director's Office staff and subject matter experts from other divisions/offices during the development of writing projects to define objectives and audience, make recommendations, and determine the appropriate method for completing the project.
  • Serves as a survey design consultant, providing design recommendations, audience targeting, and other best practices to enterprise customers looking to conduct a survey.
  • Manages individual project details; schedules meetings and consults with the customer to determine overall project scope and the graphic designer and customer to establish timelines.
  • Responsible for making determinations and judgment as to the importance and sensitivity of the material being presented and ensuring appropriate tone and emphasis for effectiveness.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Prior experience with basic graphic design concepts, and the ability to interact with graphic designers
  • Prior experience in DOJ, Federal Law Enforcement or Federal Government space

Experience Requirements:

  • Experience working on published products with print/publication deadlines
  • Minimum of 4 years experience with writing/editing in a professional setting
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite

Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required.

Location: Telework 4 days a week, and work 1 day per week in-office located in Crystal City, VA.

Travel: None.

Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust with Moderate Background Investigation (MBI).


IntelliWare provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), veteran or marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.

IntelliWare maintains an Affirmative Action Plan to establish fair access to employment opportunities and to create a work community that is an accurate reflection of the qualified workforce. Due to security clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
4+ years
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