Responsibilities
Key Responsiblities
Serve as the final production control authority for all Defense Intelligence Digest (DID) content prior to publication.
Conduct final proofreading and quality control reviews of layouts, graphics, and formatted content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to DIA and Directorate for Analysis (DI) standards.
Enforce compliance with
DIA Style Guide
DID Staff Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
ODNI Security Markings Program (SMP / CAPCO)
DI tradecraft and written intelligence standards
Review and validate all classification and declassification markings to ensure ODNI SMP compliance.
Apply Secretary of Defense Daily Brief (SDB) branding to selected DID articles in HTML format as directed by the DID Managing Editor.
Oversee HTML layout and final content production using DIA-authorized publishing tools (e.g., DocBuilder).
Coordinate closely with technical editors, managing editors, designers, and dissemination teams to ensure on-time daily publication.
Produce and submit a Daily Status Report documenting completed work, production issues, and resolutions.
Maintain and archive final versions of all DID products in designated shared drives.
Qualifications
Required
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph (required)
Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related fieldOR five (5) years of relevant professional experience in proofreading or editing in lieu of a degree.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in proofreading, editing, or production control of written products, preferably within the DoD or U.S. Government.
Demonstrated experience applying style guides, editorial standards, and production controls in a high-volume publishing environment.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet strict daily deadlines.
Ability to work extended hours (evenings/weekends) as required to support daily publication cycles.
Desired
Prior experience supporting intelligence community or DoD publications.
Familiarity with ODNI CAPCO / SMP classification and marking requirements.
Experience with HTML-based publishing tools or structured document production systems.
Experience developing or maintaining editorial SOPs or quality control plans.
Background working in a classified, production-driven environment with daily deliverables.
Why Join Our Team
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Pay Range
95-105k
