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Job ID 2475231

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Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Writer/Editor I 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 a Koniag Government Services company, provides expert writing, editing, and communications support to U.S. federal government agencies. Our team of professionals 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 is preferred but not required
Minimum of 3 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

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.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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