Overview
LMI is seeking a technical writer to join our DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Securing the Cities program. A successful candidate will be a professional, highly organized, detail oriented self-starter who takes initiative and enjoys working in a fast paced, team oriented environment. This position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain DHS Suitability. This is an Onsite position at Client’s location in Washington, DC. Partial teleworking allowed with Client's approval.
This position is currently funded through April 2025, with the intention to support internal mobility and redeployment to another LMI project.
With the threat of transnational terrorism and ongoing development of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by nations potentially hostile to the U.S., DHS has taken steps to integrate the full range of its radiological, nuclear, chemical, and biological capabilities to enhance the nation’s abilities to prevent terrorists and other threat actors from using WMD, and support operational partners in closing capability gaps along adversary pathways. As the focal point for this effort, DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Operations Support Directorate (OSD) requires advisory and assistance services to effectively operationalize CWMD by developing and enhancing the capabilities of the DHS Components as well as federal, state, local, territorial and tribal (FSLTT) partners. LMI provides advisory and assistance services (program support, training and exercise, medical operations, information integration, requirements generation, and operational coordination) to CWMD Operations Support Directorate (OSD).
At LMI, we’re reimagining the path from insight to outcome at The New Speed of Possible™. Combining a legacy of over 60 years of federal expertise with our innovation ecosystem, we minimize time to value and accelerate mission success. We energize the brightest minds with emerging technologies to inspire creative solutioning and push the boundaries of capability. LMI advances the pace of progress, enabling our customers to thrive while adapting to evolving mission needs.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Securing the Cities (STC) with writing, reviewing, and editing of documents, one-pagers, reports, briefings and policies, including:
- Develop, write, and edit technical, strategic and policy documents
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and verify information
- Ensure documents are clear, concise, and accessible to the intended audience
- Maintain and update existing documentation and policies
- Conduct research to stay current with industry standards and regulations
- Create user manuals, guides, and tutorials for various applications
- Organize and manage documentation projects to meet deadlines
- Systemize and manage STC Shared Drive/document repository
- Responds to requests for information from Senior Leadership, regulatory agencies and external entities such as state and local partners
- Communicates, collaborates, and coordinates with team members and STC regions as needed
- Assists with meeting planning, scheduling, agenda development, and note taking
- Travel may be required up to 5% of time
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field
- 3+ years technical writing, policy writing, or similar experience
- Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain DHS Suitability
- Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce error-free documents.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong work ethic and time management skills
- Outstanding relationship building skills
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a relevant field
- Project coordination experience
Target Salary Range: $65,000 - $81,000
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.