Communication Specialist (TS / SCI) - ONSITE Job at BluePath Labs (8(a) & SDVOSB)

Reston, VA, USA | Full Time

Communication Specialist (TS / SCI) - ONSITE

Location : Reston, VA.

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.

We are actively seeking an TS / SCI cleared Communication Specialist with editing and knowledge management skills to support our clients at Defense Intelligence Agency's Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Qualified candidates will support their mission to identify and address vulnerabilities, preventing waste, fraud, and abuse, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

This role will report onsite five days per week.

Work Description :

Support DIA OIG with editorial, communication, and Knowledge management support to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency of PIG reports and publications. This role involves reviewing, editing, and formation critical documents, engaging with stakeholders, and maintaining editorial standards that align with OIG's mission and DIA's correspondence and style guidelines.

Responsibilities : The Communication Specialist will support tasks such as :

Editorial & Communications Support

Review, edit, and proofread high-level reports and publications to ensure 95%+ accuracy.

Ensure documents conform to the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Style Manual, classification guidelines, and internal editorial standards.

Identify and correct grammatical errors, passive voice, and inconsistencies in formatting.

Engage directly with OIG personnel and leadership to recommend revisions and gather necessary information.

Ghostwrite or edit executive-level communications, including emails and correspondences.

Author briefings, SOPs, reports, and various official documents.

Document & Report Production

Lead the editing and production of critical reports such as :

Semiannual Reports to Congress

Top Management Challenges

Emerging Risk Reports

Annual Plans

Track and coordinate the full lifecycle of OIG products-from initial editing through publication.

Design and integrate visuals, charts, and infographics to enhance report quality.

Review and update office templates and document formats.

Knowledge & Information Management

Develop and implement knowledge management strategies to enhance information sharing, documentation, and retention within OIG.

Organize and maintain digital repositories, including reports, templates, editorial guides, and reference materials.

Curate and manage content for the internal OIG webpage to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and relevance.

Internal Communication & Leadership

Compile division-level data to produce a regular newsletter for the OIG workforce.

Lead monthly meetings and briefings focused on editing workflows, publication timelines, and process improvements.

Maintain and regularly update internal style and writing guides.

Requirements :

Top Secret / SCI security Clearance

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field

Minimum 4 years of experience in professional writing, editing, or publication management, preferably within a government or military context.

Proven ability to edit and format complex documents for high-level audiences.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat).

Familiarity with classification marking protocols and secure information handling.

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience managing editorial calendars and coordinating cross-functional inputs.

Knowledge of SharePoint, web content management systems, or internal knowledge-sharing platforms.

Benefits :

BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to : healthcare reimbursement, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.

About BluePath

BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.

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BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.