Technical Writer in Philadelphia

Cherokee Federal•San Antonio, TX

5d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH), part of Cherokee Federal, is seeking a Technical Writer to support the Joint Trauma System (JTS), a component of the Defense Health Agency. JTS works to improve care for combat-wounded patients through data collection, performance improvement, and data-driven clinical practice guidelines. The Department of Defense Trauma Registry (DoDTR) is the vehicle for collecting patient health data used by clinicians, analysts, and researchers to improve trauma medicine and combat casualty care. The Technical Writer prepares, edits, formats, and quality-checks technical and scientific documents, including protocols, study reports, SOPs, manuscripts, user guides, and technical reports. The role supports multiple concurrent projects and document-review cycles, helps specialists communicate technical knowledge in writing, and collaborates with customers on data presentations and dashboards based on DoDTR data. The position also provides meeting, administrative coordination, and office-management support to program leadership and staff. The posting describes this as an onsite position at 3698 Chambers Pass, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. A government contract restricts the position to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, and candidates must provide documentation of that status. The estimated starting salary range is $65,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), with other possible benefits subject to change.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Scientific writing and editing experience.
Expert knowledge of document formats and requirements in the medical/IT arena.
Ability to plan and implement document drafting, review, and revision cycles for multiple concurrent projects, including user guides and standard operating procedures.
Ability to provide writing, editing, rewriting, and reformatting assistance, including ghostwriting, to JTS leadership, subject-matter experts, and technical personnel.
Ability to help subject-matter experts communicate specialized knowledge in writing; the writer is not responsible for developing the documentation's content or ensuring its technical accuracy.
Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and provide documentation of that status.

Responsibilities

Prepare protocols and protocol amendments, research and nonclinical study reports, and standard operating procedures.
Present data and scientific findings in appropriate tables and text, organized logically.
Review and edit draft reports and other documents for organization, clarity, correct terminology, and scientific standards.
Print study documents for the study team.
Manage the development and review of large documents through multiple review cycles and short deadlines.
Manage the organization and retention of study documentation, including electronic raw data.
Attend and participate in study and project meetings.
Perform quality control when reviewing study documentation during compilation of report templates and contents.
Maintain and update project time tracking in an electronic database.
Edit and format contributed or solicited article manuscripts, adding or rewriting content as needed while preserving the author's writing style and ensuring logical organization, correct grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, and conformity with publication style and format.
Collaborate with customers to develop data-presentation approaches and dashboards for manuscripts or technical reports using data pulled from the DoDTR.
Prepare and review or edit technical reports for content and language, producing deliverables electronically and in hard copy using software compatible with current USAMITC standards as specified by the COR.
Provide administrative coordination and office-management support to program leadership and staff.
Coordinate meetings, working groups, and events; prepare agendas, record minutes, track action items, and coordinate follow-up actions.
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and assist with program communications such as newsletters, announcements, and internal messaging.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.