Tech Writer/Editor

Growing Government Contractor looking to bring on a Tech Writer/Editor. Position is hybrid and only US Citizens will be considered. Looking ideally for candidates that have worked with Government Contractor companies.

DUTIES

• Contribute to the full range of product development activities, including:
  • Reviewing, editing, and proofreading content
  • Writing content
  • Working with graphic artists to create images and implement changes to layouts
  • Working with in-house and consulting subject matter experts
  • Preparing products for various stages of external review, such as field review and federal agency review

• Review materials for content, clarity, consistency, grammar, format, and organization
• Ensure overall editorial quality, including compliance with federal regulations and guidelines and adherence to internal and client standards
• Perform final quality control reviews
• Work within a writing and editing team to create and maintain processes and procedures that ensure consistency across multiple deliverables, including compliance with inhouse style guides and quality control checklists
• Take notes at meetings and prepare meeting reports
• Assist with development and review of contract-required reports as needed
• Assist with proposal development and support for other corporate projects as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in psychology/social work, public health, or English. Other science- and communications-related degrees will be considered
• At least 10 years' experience writing and editing science and evidence-based content, preferably for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or for other federal agencies or contracting organizations involved in the health and human services field
• Ability to engage and collaborate with a team of talented in-house staff and external consultants in the development of consensus-based publications
• Thorough knowledge of APA and GPO styles
• Experience writing and editing using plain-language principles
• Proven writing skills as applied to scientific and health-related content
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once while maintaining attention to detail, strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience using MS Word styles in document development
• High degree of proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, including experience using Comments function
• Ability to work outside regular business hours during surge periods

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of substance use treatment and mental health fields strongly preferred
• Strong history of translating highly technical findings into concise, engaging, and actionable content that is written for professional and lay audiences
• Proven ability to identify, review, and critique topic-specific research literature; grade quality of evidence and strength of recommendations; and synthesize independently, with minimal guidance from content experts
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements

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