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Markon is seeking a part-time Writer (20 hours/week) to support an Intelligence Community customer’s Retirement and Honor and Merit Awards (HMA) program. This role supports retirement ceremony preparation, event coordination, and HMA review activities by reviewing and translating senior-level career documentation into professionally written summary products. The position requires strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

• 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

• 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

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.
Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: 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, and Holidays.