Publications Specialist, Managing Editor

ICF

. Oversee the complete magazine lifecycle, including production schedules, publication cycles, and article version tracking through approval chains .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeVienna • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in editorial management, including advanced proficiency in substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading, while ensuring compliance with federal publishing standards and Section 508 accessibility requirements. Proven ability to manage complex approval workflows and coordinate effectively between technical and creative teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In CommunicationsEditorial And Publication ManagementProject Management For Recurring Publication CyclesSubstantive EditingSection 508 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulesPublication CyclesVersion ControlQuality Assurance ProtocolsContent DevelopmentPromotional Material CreationCopyeditingProofreadingApproval WorkflowsDistribution Specifications

Soft Skills

Strong OrganizationInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

GPO Style ManualChicago Manual Of StyleFederal Publishing StandardsTechnical PublicationGovernment Agency Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the complete magazine lifecycle, including production schedules, publication cycles, and article version tracking through approval chains
Provide high-level editorial support, content development assistance, and promotional material creation
Implement version control and quality assurance protocols throughout editing and document production
Liaise between writing/author teams and layout/design teams
Manage reviews involving authors, technical reviewers, and legal counsel
Ensure articles and the magazine comply with the GPO Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, and Section 508 accessibility requirements
Secure required sign-offs and approvals before public release
Manage distribution and formatting specifications for professional release

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a closely related field
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in editorial and publication management
Proven track record overseeing production of a periodical, preferably a technical or specialty publication
Experience supporting a government or federal agency
Expertise in project management for recurring publication cycles
Advanced proficiency in substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading
Deep understanding of Section 508 compliance and federal publishing standards
Ability to manage complex approval workflows and coordinate between technical and creative teams
Strong organization and ability to support multiple priorities in a team environment
Strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Creative problem-solving approach