Technical Writer / Communications Specialist (On-Site)

Oxley Enterprises®, Inc. • Silver Spring, MD

1d • $87,103 - $97,997 • Onsite

About The Position

Join us as a Technical Writer / Communications Specialist supporting the Joint Pathology Center's research, education, and public outreach mission. In this role, you'll transform complex scientific and technical information into clear, engaging communications that support research collaboration and public engagement initiatives.

Position Description: The Technical Writer / Communications Specialist provides professional writing, editing, documentation, and outreach support for Joint Pathology Center (JPC) research, education, and public engagement activities.

Requirements

• 5 years of professional writing, editing, and documentation experience
• Above average experience researching, writing, and editing scientific communications
• Above average experience with various communications materials (e.g., scientific articles, manuscripts, posters, protocols, brochures, speeches, presentations, briefing materials)
• Above average experience translating complex scientific, regulatory, and policy information into clear, audience-appropriate materials
• Above average experience conducting, recording, and transcribing interviews with researchers to gather information
• Experience participating in outreach events
• Experience with website and digital content support
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
• Experience supporting a federal agency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain DoD Top Secret Clearance as needed
• U.S. Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Writes and edits research and educational materials, including scientific articles, manuscripts, posters, protocols, lay brochures, speeches, and presentations
• Develops content for special media projects, ceremonies, news conferences, public education campaigns, and public meetings
• Articulates interrelationships among agency programs and initiatives in written products
• Participates in outreach events and develops presentations tailored to target audiences
• Prepares briefing materials and prepared remarks for leadership and subject matter experts
• Analyzes, organizes, and presents information in accordance with departmental policies and accepted practices
• Develops original content for DRP and JPC websites, including scientific articles, reports, abstracts, and educational materials
• Manages and posts content using SharePoint, intranet, and internet platforms
• Tracks posted content and serves as an internal communications liaison for reviewing, editing, and publishing materials
• Conducts interviews with researchers, scientific experts, administrators, and staff
• Records, transcribes, and edits interviews, meetings, and events for publication
• Coordinates logistics for interviews and events, including space, equipment, and scheduling with internal and external partners
• Transcribes, edits, and submits articles, reports, interviews, posters, and other materials within five (5) business days of events
• Submits all materials for review prior to publication or presentation
• Maintains a coordinated work schedule and submits weekly work logs for metrics and tracking
• Communicates issues impacting timelines or quality

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for you and your family.
• Life Insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability paid for by the Company.
• Supplemental coverages including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital.
• Additional Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• 401k plan with various options to select based on your retirement goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level