Scientific Writer

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Scientific Writer to support executive communications, scientific and technical writing, knowledge management, and leadership engagement activities for the National Library of Medicine (NLM). This is a full-time position located in Bethesda, MD, with teleworking or remote eligibility.

Requirements

Master’s Degree
Minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in executive communications and/or strategic communications support.
Strong scientific and technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Experience conducting literature reviews and synthesizing complex scientific information.
Experience preparing reports, presentations, briefing materials, and leadership communications.
Ability to translate technical and scientific information for non-technical audiences.
Knowledge of content management, knowledge management, and document control best practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting NIH, HHS, NLM, or other federal scientific organizations.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with REPORTER, IMPAC II, wiki platforms, and enterprise content management systems.
Experience creating Section 508-compliant documents and presentations.
Graphic design experience supporting executive-level presentations and communications.
Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft executive-level communications, including emails, briefing materials, reports, correspondence, talking points, and NLM news items.
Develop presentations, speaker notes, scripts, briefing books, Q&A documents, and other leadership communication materials.
Research, write, and edit scientific and technical content, including reports, policy papers, summaries, articles, speeches, and digital media products.
Conduct literature reviews and prepare concise summaries, reports, and presentations of scientific findings.
Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, style guides, toolkits, and other communications resources.
Manage and update knowledge management resources, including the NLM Office of the Director wiki and other content repositories.
Review, edit, and proofread documents to ensure scientific accuracy, quality, consistency, and completeness.
Support leadership communications, stakeholder engagement activities, working groups, and cross-NLM initiatives.
Translate complex scientific and programmatic information into clear content for technical and non-technical audiences.
Coordinate with leadership, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders to develop and execute communication strategies.
Provide guidance and expertise on scientific, technical, and executive communications best practices.
Assist with training, coaching, and development of writing and editing resources for staff.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus