Senior Technical Editor (Secret Clearance)

What company will I be working for? You will be working for a national security services firm, providing cutting-edge services across DoD and other agencies. At Inflow, we believe in making it matter for every employee, every customer, and every mission we support. That means that we put employees first, providing both innovative benefits and great technology. Check out https://inflow-ns.com/inflowees to learn more about what it’s like to be an Inflowee. 

When is this position expected to begin? This position is contingent upon award. Please apply now to be considered for this opportunity! A recruiter will be in touch when possible.

What level Clearance do I need? You must possess an active Secret clearance.

What will I be doing? In this position you will be using your technical editing expertise to support the review of written material and revising it for clarity, grammar, style, and content in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) and Infrastructure Security Division (ISD) Front Office. In addition, you will be:

• Copy editing OBP materials by reviewing style and formatting to ensure documents meets CISA and OBP guidelines;
• Proofreading document and written products for correct grammar and spelling, and making suggestions to writers, and completing the final review before submittal or publication;
• Creating style guides to help and train writers on CISA and OBP preferred style and writing voice;
• Producing templates help writers produce documents;
• Verifying information to ensure information is correct, checking facts, reviewing resources, and conducting additional research; 
• Generating new content ideas using a creative process to suggest new content or brainstorm ideas with OBP personnel; 
• Collaborating with other writers and subject experts to create quality content, revising materials for a target audience, and ensuring accuracy;
• Other duties as assigned.

What experience, training, and education do I need?

You must meet the minimum requirements:

• 10 years of Technical Editing/Copywriting experience
• 2 years of experience writing to the DHS Writing Style Guide or comparable experience
• Experience working with an Executive Secretariat Team
• Experience/use of the CISA House Style Guide and CISA Writing Style Guide or comparable experience
• Experience writing policy content using various materials, including NIST standards
• Experience drafting content for multiple mediums, such as social media posts, internal emails, talking points, briefings, memos, website content, presentations, reports, etc.
• Drupal experience
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and time management skills
• Active Secret security clearance

The following experience is preferred:

• BS / BA degree or equivalent, Master's degree highly desired

Where is the client site that I would be working for? You will be working in Alexandria, VA. Address disclosed after your clearance is verified.

Inflow is an EEO/Affirmative action employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

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