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Role Description

Koniag Government Services is looking for an Editor Intern to support our Proposal team. This is a remote opportunity for the summer. We are seeking an intern excited to apply their detail-oriented editing skillset in a professional setting to support our business-to-Government proposal writing process from initial information gathering to final edit and proofreading.

At this growth-oriented company, you will collaborate across teams and seniority levels to capture subject matter information and expertise and turn compliant text into concise, compelling narrative. We will train you in the complete proposal writing process and familiarize you with industry-essential tools such as MS SharePoint, Visio, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Edit proposal content for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and solicitation and company writing conventions.
• Distill solicitation requirements into opp-specific editorial guidance in our Wall of Truth template.
• Assist in updating and editing proposal reuse content on a SharePoint-based database (will include instruction and guidance in metadata tagging, content design, SME interviews/data calls, etc.).
• Assist lead staff writer in conducting and taking notes for SME and PM interviews for proposal responses.
• Participate as a writer and/or editor in all stages of the proposal lifecycle.
• Assist in drafting proposal content under direction of mentor and/or lead writer.
• Support other teams and departments according to need and interest.

Qualifications

• Skilled line/copy editor
• Detail-oriented with a desire to excel and learn real-world applications for writing and editing skills
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Skilled with MS Office (MS Word specifically). Additional knowledge of Grammarly, SharePoint, and MS Teams a plus but not required (will provide training as needed)
• Must be currently pursuing or recently completed English, Writing, or writing-intensive Humanities degree
• MUST have 3-12 months of editing experience (e.g., at university writing center, formal or informal writing groups, freelance, etc.)

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Company Description

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions.

KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities.

For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

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