Senior Writer/Editor (On-call)

ICF • Reston, VA

24d • $81,094 - $137,860 • Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Writer/Editor, you will be supporting high-profile health communications projects for NIH. You will be primarily responsible for researching, writing, and editing fact sheets that summarize peer-reviewed scientific research on the safety and effectiveness of dietary supplements, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other ingredients. You will work as part of a team and may be partly responsible for writing/editing other web content. In addition, you will perform quality assurance tasks. Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. About ICF ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ year of professional experience writing about and editing nutrition - or dietary supplement-related topics for health care professionals and the general public
• At least 4 years of demonstrated experience in managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and adjust to shifting work priorities
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work well under strict deadlines and high production requirements
• Ability to work as part of a team and support other team members
• Skillset to search the biomedical literature, critically read scientific papers, and extract information needed to prepare dietary supplement fact sheets
• Knowledge of reference management tools such as EndNote
• Knowledge of plain language writing principles
• Ability and willingness to learn website content management systems (CMS), HTML, and other computer software applications as necessary

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or doctoral degree in nutrition or a complementary health-related field such as pharmacology

Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit, and update evidence-based information on dietary supplements and their ingredients aimed toward health professionals and consumers
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees