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BLN24

Senior Technical Editor

Mclean, VA · On-site

S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual, and other applicable publication standards. * Edit complex technical, engineering, scientific, and policy documents to improve clarity ...

BLN24

Senior Technical Editor

Mclean, VA · On-site

S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual, and other applicable publication standards. * Edit complex technical, engineering, scientific, and policy documents to improve clarity ...

BLN24

Senior Technical Editor

Mclean, VA · On-site

S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual, and other applicable publication standards. * Edit complex technical, engineering, scientific, and policy documents to improve clarity ...

Altamira Technologies Corp.

Data Scientist

Reston, VA · On-site

$140K - $230K/yr

Responsible for overall data science and data characterization technologies and will report to the ... Publisher. * An understanding and experience with visual and geospatial analysis is an added ...

Altamira Technologies Corp.

Data Scientist

Reston, VA

$140K - $230K/yr

Responsible for overall data science and data characterization technologies and will report to the ... Publisher. * An understanding and experience with visual and geospatial analysis is an added ...

Altamira Technologies Corp.

Data Scientist

Mclean, VA

$140K - $230K/yr

Responsible for overall data science and data characterization technologies and will report to the ... Publisher. * An understanding and experience with visual and geospatial analysis is an added ...

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A Science Publishing job involves managing, editing, and disseminating scientific research through journals, books, and digital platforms. Professionals in this field work with researchers, peer reviewers, and editorial teams to ensure high-quality content is published. Responsibilities may include manuscript editing, coordinating the peer-review process, and overseeing production. These roles exist in academic publishing houses, professional societies, and online platforms. Strong communication skills and a background in science or publishing are typically required.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities in science publishing?

Professionals in science publishing typically manage manuscript submissions, coordinate peer review processes, communicate with authors and reviewers, and ensure adherence to publishing standards and ethical guidelines. They may also be involved in editing, proofreading, and preparing content for online or print publication. Depending on the organization, responsibilities might include developing commissioning strategies or organizing special issues. Daily tasks often require effective time management and collaboration with editors, production teams, and external contributors to maintain publication schedules and content quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed in science publishing?

Success in Science Publishing requires a strong background in scientific subjects, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and often a relevant degree in science or publishing. Familiarity with manuscript submission systems, reference management tools, and publishing platforms such as ScholarOne or Editorial Manager is commonly expected. Outstanding organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to work collaboratively with authors, reviewers, and editors help individuals excel in this field. These competencies are vital to ensure the publication of high-quality scientific content, maintain rigorous review standards, and efficiently manage editorial workflows.

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Infographic showing various Science Publishing job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution.

Scientific Website Publisher

Alexandria, VA • On-site

Spire Communications
Public Relations Agencies • 11 - 50 employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

The position is hybrid, with potential for full-time at the client site in Alexandria, VA.

Spire Communications is hiring a full-time website publisher with demonstrated Drupal and content management experience to support communications for the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This role manages the intake, editing, and publishing of content requests for NSF.gov and the NSF Employee Portal, serving as the operational backbone of day-to-day content publishing across NSF’s content management and workflow systems. The ideal candidate has experience working in Drupal and familiarity with enterprise content management platforms, ticketing systems, and digital publishing workflows; experience with additional platforms such as ServiceNow and SharePoint is a plus.

We will only consider senior-level candidates with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in web publishing (including at least 5 years in technology or science communications) with a demonstrated history supporting large-scale enterprise websites.

This position is an exceptional opportunity to help ensure the public and NSF stakeholders have timely, accurate, and accessible access to the agency’s programs, funding opportunities, and research news.
Spire Communications is a woman-owned strategic communications and creative firm based in Alexandria, VA that supports science, technology, and engineering organizations within the government and private sectors.

This position is hybrid, with the potential to be fully onsite, based at the client site in Alexandria, VA.

Medical (United Healthcare), dental (CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield), and vision (United Concordia) plans paid at 100% (employee premium) plus 30% contribution to family premium

Monthly $50 “wellness” stipend for gym memberships, spa services, etc.

Life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)

18 days PTO and 8 federal holidays per year (+Veterans Day for those who have served)

Home office expense reimbursement

401(k) plan with automatic 3% of salary employer contribution

Annual stipend for employee and/or job-related training

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