Writer

Markon

Writer supporting Intelligence Community customer’s Retirement and Honor and Merit Awards program. Focused on reviewing and translating career documentation into professionally written summaries.

Posted 5/8/2026part-timeWarrenton • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review lengthy senior staff officer career packages to understand career progression, accomplishments, and mission impact
Develop professionally written, accurate, and compelling 8–12 page career summaries for retirement events involving senior government officials
Translate complex career information into concise and meaningful narrative products
Assist with the preparation, completion, and submission of HMA recommendations
Support the coordination and planning of retirement ceremonies and related events
Edit, proofread, and refine written materials to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency
Manage multiple writing assignments and deadlines in a high-paced environment
Collaborate with program staff, leadership, and stakeholders to support program objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required
Bachelor’s degree in English, Writing, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of professional writing experience
Experience writing in a structured authoring environment
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills
Ability to review and summarize large volumes of content into concise narrative products
Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities in a high-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

professional writingeditingproofreadingorganizational skillsstructured authoringcontent summarizationnarrative development

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationattention to detailmulti-taskingtime management

Certifications

TS/SCI clearancePolygraph