Clinical Technical Writer / Editor
Prometheus Federal Services•Fairfax, VA
•$90,000 - $110,000
About The Position
Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is seeking an experienced Clinical Technical Writer / Editor to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In this role, you will collaborate directly with Subject Matter Experts, Instructional Designers, and Video Producers to transform core clinical content into comprehensive, highly structured training packages. The primary focus will be creating modular training curricula, facilitator guides, workbooks, handouts, and scripts to educate VA, Vet Center, and community mental health providers on validated PTSD assessment instruments and best practices.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Nursing, Public Health, Medical Communications, English, or related discipline).
- Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in medical, clinical, or health-related technical writing and editing.
- Proven track record translating complex clinical topics into accessible, educational materials for healthcare providers.
- Familiarity with clinical assessment tools, diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5, CAPS-5), or behavioral health/PTSD concepts.
- Strong mastery of adult learning principles in written instructional materials.
- Proficiency with standard document formatting, style guides, and preparing documents in both PDF and editable Microsoft Word formats.
- Demonstrated familiarity with Section 508 accessibility standards for digital documents.
Nice To Haves
- Ensure all written deliverables and course components meet strict Section 508 accessibility standards and comply with VA style guides.
- Prior experience writing or editing training content for federal health agencies (specifically the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense).
- Experience drafting scripts or teleprompter copy for educational video vignettes.
- Familiarity with SCORM-compliant Learning Management Systems (e.g., VA Talent Management System - TMS, TRAIN).
Responsibilities
- Translate core clinical concepts and SME input into clear, structured, and engaging educational and instructional deliverables for diverse clinical audiences.
- Draft, edit, and refine training materials across multiple modules, including: Facilitator Guides with FAQs and instructor notes, Participant Workbooks and Handouts, Interactive Breakout Session Scenarios and Homework Assignments, Slide Deck Speaker Notes and Annotations, Video Scripts and Teleprompter Copies for SME On-Camera Talent.
- Partner with Instructional Systems Designers, Graphic Artists, and Video Producers to align written content with visual, audiovisual, and web-based formats (including TMS and TRAIN LMS integrations).
- Participate in iterative review workflows with Government SMEs and project stakeholders to finalize high-quality training assets.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision coverage
- flexible spending accounts
- disability and life insurance
- a retirement plan
- paid time off
- other programs to support employees and their families
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
