Publications Officer (Overnight Work) - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Overview

LMI currently has an opportunity for a Production and Publications Officer in the McLean, VA area. Interested in a work schedule that frees up your day and avoids rush hour traffic? The general hours for this position are 10:00PM-8:00AM, 4 days a week.

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

The ideal candidate will serve in a full-time client facing role as a Publications Officer for an Intelligence Community (IC) supporting a publication of critical finished intelligence for policymakers and senior leadership. With minimal staff oversight, officers will work as a team to be responsible for conducting quality control of current intelligence products based on late-breaking news ensuring products are formatted, branded and disseminated appropriately; and adjusting project schedules on the basis of changing mission and customer requirements. 

• Conduct quality control or products and processes, to include proofreading current intelligence products.
• Review publications to ensure correct classification, handling and dissemination standards are adhered to.
• Posting products, readying them for publication, as well review and correct document metadata as necessary.
• Work with counterparts across enterprise to meet dissemination deadlines.
• Provide excellent customer service to support mission partners and stakeholders.
• Plan the contents of publications according to the publications style, editorial policy, & publishing requirements.
• Oversee publication production, including layout, & computer typesetting, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Implement and maintain knowledge management systems for customers and client team members.
• Maintain management process for quality control and feedback regarding published materials.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years professional experience working with classification, handling, and dissemination of sensitive material.
• Expert knowledge of and experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and One Note) and Adobe Acrobat, as well as comfortable using computer databases and systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of production methodology for publishing products in electronic format, including file organization, version control and documenting next steps
• A strong attention to detail and organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent projects to completion and adjust priorities as mission needs evolve, as well as ability to multi-task & meet fast-paced deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new skills independently.
• Ability to work in a team setting and comfort with taking independent initiative to enhance the product, process or team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with others tactfully and diplomatically.
• Excellent written & verbal communications skills
• Knowledge of the organizations within the Intelligence Community is a plus.
• Proof-reading or copy-editing experience is a plus.
• BA degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or other related discipline is preferred.

Target salary range: $140,000-$165,000

Disclaimer:

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.

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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.

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