Consultant, Technical Editor

Overview

LMI is seeking a skilled technical editor for a remote position supporting the Defense Logistics Agency.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers’ unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies. 

LMI has been named a 2024 #TopWorkplace in the BuiltIn Workplaces! We are honored to be recognized as a company that values a people-centered culture, and we are grateful to our employees for making this possible! 

Responsibilities

This position will provide editorial support to the federal and contractor teams within a large Department of Defense program management office (PMO) charged with planning, acquiring, and managing the operation of technology for DLA logistics IT.

Responsibilities will include:

• Editing, writing, proofreading notes, policy documents, and strategic operating plans
• Creating and enforcing the office's writing template.
• Analyzing written communication and marking substantive changes when necessary
• Ensuring that grammar, structure, readability, and presentation of documents meet client and industry standards
• Conferring with authors about the deliverable’s intended message, audience, style, and schedule of publications.

Qualifications

Qualifications for this position include:

• At least 3 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in English, Management, or a related discipline.
• Prior editorial experience.
• Experience in/knowledge of Department of Defense Logistics highly desired.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, excellent organizational skills, the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external staff members, and the ability to work independently and take a proactive role.
• Strong time management skills and ability to coordinate tasks and set priorities with little supervision. Self-directed and detail-oriented in completing assigned tasks.
• A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Hold an existing DoD Secret Clearance.  Note only US citizens may obtain a clearance.

Target salary range: $80,000 - 100,000.

Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.