Senior Technical Writer Editor

EDJ Associates, • Dulles, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

CONTINGENT HIRE NOTICE: This position is a contingent hire. Employment is contingent upon EDJ Associates, Inc. receiving a contract/task order award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This position is performed primarily on-site at NSF headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
The Senior Technical Writer / Editor provides advanced editorial and quality assurance support for scientific, technical, and policy-related content produced for NSF OLPA. This role ensures accuracy, consistency, and compliance with federal writing and accessibility standards.
EDJ Associates, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing trusted communications, writing, digital, and program support services to federal agencies. EDJ supports nationally significant science and public engagement initiatives and offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment supporting the U.S. National Science Foundation.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional technical writing or editing experience, including at least three (3) years editing science-focused content.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AP Style.
• Experience editing content for federal agencies or research-focused organizations.
• Strong attention to detail and editorial judgment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Edit and refine technical and scientific documents for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and readability.
• Ensure adherence to AP Style, NSF style standards, and plain language principles.
• Review content across multiple formats including reports, web pages, fact sheets, testimony, and publications.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure Section 508 accessibility compliance.
• Collaborate with writers and subject-matter experts to resolve technical or factual issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees