Technical Writer Consultant - PM/SA II
Washington, DC 
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Posted 14 days ago
Job Description

Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world.

Dexis embraces and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.

At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

Background

Dexis is seeking a short-term Technical Writer Consultant to assist with technical research, writing, and editing for the assessment, monitoring, and evaluation (AM&E) documents for the Department of State's Bureau of Political Military Affairs, Office of Security Assistance (PM/SA). PM/SA provides policy direction and oversight in the areas of international security, security assistance, military operations, and defense strategy and plans. The Dexis team supports PM/SA in evaluating the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and International Military Education and Training (IMET) military grant assistance programs. The Technical Writer will provide writing and editing support for the contract's deliverables.

This will be a part-time, consultant role. Work is anticipated to occur between April - August 2024 and may be remote. Candidates must have a Secret clearance or higher.

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Perform copy edits of deliverables and/or deliverable sections.
  • In consultation with the Team Lead, serve as the writer of technically-specific sections of final deliverables and provide technical input for other sections. Exact assignments will be determined as needed.
  • Support the Dexis team in developing graphics and text boxes and reviewing all deliverable sections for consistency and compliance.
  • Review and copy edit deliverables before submission.

Qualifications

  • Active Secret Clearance or higher.
  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience designing, drafting, and editing written technical deliverables, including work done by others.
  • Ability to combine sections written by several authors and edit to provide consistent writing style and continuity throughout a document.
  • Experience with the creation of graphs and other visual aids for inclusion in technical deliverables.
  • Familiarity with FMF and IMET programs

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today's most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is "find a way or make a way" - that's how Dexis goes "all in." How will you?

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proofthat you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
8+ years
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