Technical Writer/Editor (NSF)

Job Title: Technical Writer/Editor II

Job Summary:

This position is in support of the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) at the National Science Foundation (NSF). The Senior Technical Writer/Editor will provide technical writing, editing, and note-taking support for two ongoing advisory subcommittees in the MPS. It is expected that each subcommittee will meet two or three times per month, each meeting for a duration of approximately one to two hours.

Responsibilities Include:

• Drafting content that articulates, interprets, and explains important, complex, and potentially controversial scientific programs and funding priorities.
• Working with committee members and interacting with SMEs to develop reports and other written documentation of meeting conclusions
• Attending committee meetings (2-3 meetings a week on average), following discussions, and taking meeting notes with the purpose of aiding in the development of report(s) that addresses charges to the subcommittee
• Performing general editing and formatting, including visualization in consultation with the subcommittee Chair and cognizant NSF staff
• Maintaining all work products, including outlines, draft narratives, and meeting summaries on the subcommittee's SharePoint page, and ensuring these products are available to NSF staff and subcommittees
• Working through all stages of reports: outlines, drafting, developmental or substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading, and revisions of outlines and drafts
• Collaborating with multiple contributing authors in the preparation and review of committee reports
• Supporting the development of clear and compelling premises or plot, determining a tone, style, and voice based on the intended audience, and producing a coherent and captivating narrative
• Conducting research through interviews with subject-matter specialists and other research methods to write and edit committees report
• Providing guidance and expertise to authors while adhering to MPS/OAD AC policies and standards

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Math/Science, English, Communications, or similar degree
• At least 3 - 5 years of experience in technical writing, scientific writing, or professional writing distilling complex, technical subjects into Plain Language for a diverse range of audiences
• Experience with Associated Press style conforming with Plain Language standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)

Desired:

• Master's Degree in English, Professional/Technical Writing, or equivalent
• Experience in the Scientific Communications field

Work Setting and Environment:

• Monday - Friday, approximately 20 hours per week
• Work is to be performed remotely

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