Role Description
LMI seeks a Technical Writer-Editor and/or Documentation Manager to support federal and contractor teams within a large program management office in Washington, DC. Join our collaborative team dedicated to delivering practical solutions that help secure U.S. borders and facilitate trade and travel. As a valued member, you will contribute to our mission of protecting the nation.
Responsibilities
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Provide technical writing, editing, and document management support to a federal law enforcement organization responsible for border security technology and operations.
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Communicate complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences through written materials.
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Review, edit, and refine documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
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Develop content for reports, briefings, and presentations tailored to stakeholder needs.
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Adhere to agency style guides and formatting requirements for official communications.
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Edit station profile updates and requirements documents for leadership review.
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Refine operational requirements documents for USBP and CBP leadership, ensuring compliance with agency standards.
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Support efficient routing and approval processes for senior leadership.
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Analyze and edit executive-level documentation, briefings, internal correspondence, and publications, marking substantive changes as needed.
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Determine and apply appropriate levels of review (proofreading, copyediting, substantive editing).
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Develop executive summaries and briefings from larger documents.
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Collaborate with authors and subject matter experts to clarify message, audience, style, and publication schedule.
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Ensure grammar, structure, flow, readability, and presentation meet client and industry standards.
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Oversee publication workflow throughout the approval process, serving as the final reviewer when necessary.
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Manage documentation, project, and task workflows.
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Assist with publication maintenance, future activities, and integration with broader agency initiatives to support program growth.
Qualifications
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Bachelorβs degree in English, Management, or a related field; 3β10 years of relevant experience.
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Proven technical editing and writing experience.
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Experience with fact-checking, citation management, and style guides.
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Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint); advanced skills in Wordβs Track Changes and document formatting.
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Background in marketing, communications, business, or change management.
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Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
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Strong organizational and time management skills; able to coordinate tasks and set priorities with minimal supervision.
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Detail-oriented, team-oriented, and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
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Ability to pass a government background investigation (financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, employment verifications); active CBP background investigation preferred. U.S. citizenship required for suitability determination.