Technical Editor

Technical Editor

LMI seeks a Technical Editor to support a federal program management office in Washington, DC. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate trade and travel. As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide "eyes and ears" technology to protect our nation. Telework permitted with 1 day per week on client site required.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

You will provide editorial support to the federal and contractor teams within a large program management office (PMO) charged with planning, acquiring, and managing the operation of technology and capabilities to keep our borders safe. Responsibilities may include:

• Editing, writing, and proofreading publications
• Analyzing written communication and making substantive and structural changes when necessary
• Ensuring that grammar, tone, structure, readability, and presentation of documents meet client and industry standards
• Conferring with authors about the deliverable's accuracy of content, intended message, audience, style, and schedule of publications.
• Developing and maintaining best practices and process standardization
• Overseeing workflow of publications throughout the publishing process

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.
• 3–10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in English, Management, or a related discipline.
• Prior editorial experience.
• 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.

Target salary range: $85,000 - $110,000. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.

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.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

Job Locations: US-DC-Washington, DC