Writer Editor 2

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Writer Editor 2 to support KPS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Professional Services, LLC provides expert writing, editing, and communications support to U.S. federal government agencies. Our team excels in crafting high-quality content tailored to diverse audiences and platforms, ensuring clear and effective messaging that aligns with organizational objectives.

The Writer/Editor will perform a wide variety of writing and editing services across various styles and formats for diverse audiences. This role will draft and edit proposed regulatory language, manuals, brochures, newsletters, web publications, summaries, annual reports, studies, and other written materials. The Writer/Editor will ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency in conveying sensitive diplomatic and political topics. Key responsibilities include researching, analyzing, and interpreting complex statutory and regulatory requirements, evaluating policy consistency, and applying federal guidelines for format and style. The successful candidate will prioritize project plans and deliverables in collaboration with supervisors and stakeholders.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field from an accredited university
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience as a writer and/or editor, with a portfolio demonstrating expertise in briefs, analysis/policy papers, technical reports, articles, manuals, specifications, and/or journal articles

Required Skills and Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of principles and methods for researching, analyzing, writing, editing, and presenting complex material
• Demonstrated experience in editorial composition, copy-editing techniques, and publishing processes
• Knowledge of federal guidelines pertaining to format and style
• Familiarity with library resources, research methods, and interviewing techniques
• Ability to write clear, concise English with a strong command of standard journalistic and editorial usage and procedures
• Expertise in articulating, interpreting, and explaining programmatic priorities through written materials
• Strong oral communication skills for presenting analysis and policy considerations to specific audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software and applications
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Familiarity or experience working with U.S. foreign affairs agencies, or international organizations
• Significant familiarity or direct experience working for the Department of State
• Foreign language skills are preferred but not required
• Knowledge of program administration, oversight, and monitoring procedures

Working Environment & Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment with a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The incumbent is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations, and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.