Writer/Editor

LMI seeks a Technical Writer-Editor and/or Documentation Manager to support federal and contractor teams within a large program management office in Washington, DC. Join our collaborative team dedicated to delivering practical solutions that help secure U.S. borders and facilitate trade and travel. As a valued member, you will contribute to our mission of protecting the nation.

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.

• Provide technical writing, editing, and document management support to a federal law enforcement organization responsible for border security technology and operations.
• Communicate complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences through written materials.
• Review, edit, and refine documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Develop content for reports, briefings, and presentations tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Adhere to agency style guides and formatting requirements for official communications.
• Edit station profile updates and requirements documents for leadership review.
• Refine operational requirements documents for USBP and CBP leadership, ensuring compliance with agency standards.
• Support efficient routing and approval processes for senior leadership.
• Analyze and edit executive-level documentation, briefings, internal correspondence, and publications, marking substantive changes as needed.
• Determine and apply appropriate levels of review (proofreading, copyediting, substantive editing).
• Develop executive summaries and briefings from larger documents.
• Collaborate with authors and subject matter experts to clarify message, audience, style, and publication schedule.
• Ensure grammar, structure, flow, readability, and presentation meet client and industry standards.
• Oversee publication workflow throughout the approval process, serving as the final reviewer when necessary.
• Manage documentation, project, and task workflows.
• Assist with publication maintenance, future activities, and integration with broader agency initiatives to support program growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Management, or a related field; 3–10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven technical editing and writing experience.
• Experience with fact-checking, citation management, and style guides.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint); advanced skills in Word’s Track Changes and document formatting.
• Background in marketing, communications, business, or change management.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to coordinate tasks and set priorities with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented, team-oriented, and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to pass a government background investigation (financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, employment verifications); active CBP background investigation preferred. U.S. citizenship required for suitability determination.