Senior Technical Writer-Editor
About The Position
Writes and edits technically complex documents related to NSF programs, policies, and scientific initiatives. Translates scientific, technical, and policy information into clear, plain-language content for non-expert audiences. Drafts and edits guidance documents, reports, fact sheets, policy summaries, and web content. Conducts detailed editorial reviews to ensure clarity, consistency, structure, and technical accuracy. Collaborates directly with scientists, program officials, and policy staff to validate content accuracy. Ensures all written products comply with AP Style, NSF style guidelines, Plain Writing Act, and Section 508 requirements. Supports content development for potentially sensitive or high-visibility topics. Provides quality control and final editorial review prior to publication.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of professional technical writing and editing experience.
- At least 3 years of experience writing about scientific, technical, or policy subject matter.
- Demonstrated experience conducting research and fact-checking with subject-matter experts.
- Strong experience editing complex documents for clarity and accessibility.
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Journalism, Communications, Science, or a closely related field; or Equivalent professional experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting federal agencies or research organizations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Writes and edits technically complex documents related to NSF programs, policies, and scientific initiatives.
- Translates scientific, technical, and policy information into clear, plain-language content for non-expert audiences.
- Drafts and edits guidance documents, reports, fact sheets, policy summaries, and web content.
- Conducts detailed editorial reviews to ensure clarity, consistency, structure, and technical accuracy.
- Collaborates directly with scientists, program officials, and policy staff to validate content accuracy.
- Ensures all written products comply with AP Style, NSF style guidelines, Plain Writing Act, and Section 508 requirements.
- Supports content development for potentially sensitive or high-visibility topics.
- Provides quality control and final editorial review prior to publication.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
