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Proposal Summary
MSI is pursuing a five-year contract to provide research and support services to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). DOL/ILAB is commissioning research support services to produce high-quality, timely Congressional and Executive Order reports on forced labor, child labor, and other labor policy priorities. Our team will deliver rigorous data analysis, policy research, technical editing, and communications support, while also strengthening ILAB's capacity through training, stakeholder engagement, and specialized supply chain and trade-related studies.

**Please note: Only U.S. citizens (or persons otherwise eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance through a National Agency Check with Inquiries) are eligible for this position**

Position Summary 
MSI requires a Communications and Editorial Lead to oversee all writing, editing, communications planning, and content production for Congressional and Executive Order reports on forced labor, child labor, and related labor issues. This role will ensure that ILAB's research findings and policy messages are communicated clearly, accurately, and in alignment with DOL branding and scientific integrity standards. The Communications and Editorial Lead will manage the end-to-end editorial workflow and communications strategy across all contract deliverables. Reporting to the Team Leader and liaising directly with ILAB communications specialists, this person will ensure consistency, quality, accuracy, and adherence to editorial and branding standards at every stage of report and outreach material production.

Responsibilities:   
    Develop and maintain an editorial style guide consistent with DOL's branding and U.S. Government report conventions
    Oversee all phases of manuscript development for country profiles and thematic reports: technical edits, fact-checks, management reviews, copy-editing, and final proofing for PDF, web, and mobile formats
    Coordinate with data and research teams to integrate accurate statistics, tables, and graphics, ensuring proper citation and narrative clarity
    Draft and implement a Communications Plan covering newsletters, blogs, press releases, social media posts, and web updates to maximize visibility of ILAB findings
    Work with ILAB communications specialists to align messaging with policy priorities and trade enforcement initiatives
    Schedule and manage dissemination timelines in close coordination with ILAB's public affairs calendar
    Lead the development of policy briefs, summary fact sheets, talking points, and stakeholder memos
    Oversee the collection, selection, and editing of human-interest stories, ensuring high-quality text, photos, and video content that adhere to ethical guidelines and survivor consent protocols
    Manage local photographers, videographers, and translators as needed to support multilingual content
    Upload, organize, and maintain all final deliverables, source files, and visual assets on ILAB's SharePoint and public websites
    Ensure metadata, file naming conventions, and version control practices meet ILAB requirements
    Serve as primary editorial liaison to ILAB's Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and communications team; solicit feedback and incorporate revisions promptly
    Convene and facilitate editorial working groups to review draft materials, resolve issues, and validate messaging

Qualifications: 
    Bachelor's or Master's degree in communications, journalism, public policy, international affairs, or related field
    Minimum 8 years of professional experience in high-stakes editorial roles, preferably on U.S. Government or multilateral agency reports
    Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills; mastery of AP Style and U.S. Government editorial conventions
    Demonstrated ability to manage complex editorial workflows and cross-functional teams
    Experience developing and executing communications strategies across traditional and digital channels
    Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, content-management systems, and basic graphic-editing tools
    Strong interpersonal and project-management skills; ability to meet tight deadlines and handle competing priorities 
MSI Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Reasonable Accommodations:

If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page .Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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