Communications Lead

Communications And Editorial LeadManagement Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government to large bilateral and multilateral donors.MSI is pursuing a five-year contract to provide research and support services to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). DOL/ILAB is commissioning research support services to produce high-quality, timely Congressional and Executive Order reports on forced labor, child labor, and other labor policy priorities. Our team will deliver rigorous data analysis, policy research, technical editing, and communications support, while also strengthening ILAB's capacity through training, stakeholder engagement, and specialized supply chain and trade-related studies.**Please note: Only U.S. citizens (or persons otherwise eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance through a National Agency Check with Inquiries) are eligible for this position**MSI requires a Communications and Editorial Lead to oversee all writing, editing, communications planning, and content production for Congressional and Executive Order reports on forced labor, child labor, and related labor issues. This role will ensure that ILAB's research findings and policy messages are communicated clearly, accurately, and in alignment with DOL branding and scientific integrity standards. The Communications and Editorial Lead will manage the end-to-end editorial workflow and communications strategy across all contract deliverables. Reporting to the Team Leader and liaising directly with ILAB communications specialists, this person will ensure consistency, quality, accuracy, and adherence to editorial and branding standards at every stage of report and outreach material production.Responsibilities:Develop and maintain an editorial style guide consistent with DOL's branding and U.S. Government report conventionsOversee all phases of manuscript development for country profiles and thematic reports: technical edits, fact-checks, management reviews, copy-editing, and final proofing for PDF, web, and mobile formatsCoordinate with data and research teams to integrate accurate statistics, tables, and graphics, ensuring proper citation and narrative clarityDraft and implement a Communications Plan covering newsletters, blogs, press releases, social media posts, and web updates to maximize visibility of ILAB findingsWork with ILAB communications specialists to align messaging with policy priorities and trade enforcement initiativesSchedule and manage dissemination timelines in close coordination with ILAB's public affairs calendarLead the development of policy briefs, summary fact sheets, talking points, and stakeholder memosOversee the collection, selection, and editing of human-interest stories, ensuring high-quality text, photos, and video content that adhere to ethical guidelines and survivor consent protocolsManage local photographers, videographers, and translators as needed to support multilingual contentUpload, organize, and maintain all final deliverables, source files, and visual assets on ILAB's SharePoint and public websitesEnsure metadata, file naming conventions, and version control practices meet ILAB requirementsServe as primary editorial liaison to ILAB's Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and communications team; solicit feedback and incorporate revisions promptlyConvene and facilitate editorial working groups to review draft materials, resolve issues, and validate messagingQualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree in communications, journalism, public policy, international affairs, or related fieldMinimum 8 years of professional experience in high-stakes editorial roles, preferably on U.S. Government or multilateral agency reportsExceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills; mastery of AP Style and U.S. Government editorial conventionsDemonstrated ability to manage complex editorial workflows and cross-functional teamsExperience developing and executing communications strategies across traditional and digital channelsProficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, content-management systems, and basic graphic-editing toolsStrong interpersonal and project-management skills; ability to meet tight deadlines and handle competing prioritiesMSI Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.Reasonable Accommodations:If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.