Technical Writer / Communications Specialist (On-Site)

Oxley Enterprises • Silver Spring, MD

5d • 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. 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
• Bachelors Degree in information technology, communication, health sciences, business administration, or related field
• 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

• Write and edit research and educational materials, including scientific articles, manuscripts, posters, protocols, lay brochures, speeches, and presentations
• Develop content for special media projects, ceremonies, news conferences, public education campaigns, and public meetings
• Articulate interrelationships among agency programs and initiatives in written products
• Participate in outreach events and develop presentations tailored to target audiences
• Prepare briefing materials and prepared remarks for leadership and subject matter experts
• Analyze, organize, and present information in accordance with departmental policies and accepted practices
• Develop original content for DRP and JPC websites, including scientific articles, reports, abstracts, and educational materials
• Manage and post content using SharePoint, intranet, and internet platforms
• Track posted content and serve as an internal communications liaison for reviewing, editing, and publishing materials
• Conduct interviews with researchers, scientific experts, administrators, and staff
• Record, transcribe, and edit interviews, meetings, and events for publication
• Coordinate logistics for interviews and events, including space, equipment, and scheduling with internal and external partners
• Transcribe, edit, and submit articles, reports, interviews, posters, and other materials within five (5) business days of events
• Submit all materials for review prior to publication or presentation
• Maintain a coordinated work schedule and submit weekly work logs for metrics and tracking
• Communicate 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