Technical Writer

Cherokee Federal•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Writer supports the Joint Trauma System (JTS), part of the Defense Health Agency’s Health Care Administration Health Care Operations Division. JTS improves care for combat-wounded patients through data collection, performance improvement, and data-driven clinical practice guidelines. The position supports documentation and communication related to the Department of Defense Trauma Registry and JTS programs. This is an onsite role at 3698 Chambers Pass, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The writer prepares, edits, formats, and quality-checks scientific and technical documents, including protocols, study reports, standard operating procedures, user guides, manuscripts, and technical reports. The role includes managing document review cycles and retention of study documentation, collaborating with customers on data presentations and dashboards, and providing administrative coordination to program leadership and staff. Writing assignments may concern human or canine trauma. The position is restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, with documentation required to qualify.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Scientific writing and editing experience.
Expert knowledge of document formats and requirements in the medical and IT arena.
Ability to provide writing, assistance, and ghostwriting services to JTS leadership, subject matter experts, and technical personnel.
Ability to plan and implement document drafting, review, and revision cycles for multiple concurrent projects.
Ability to draft, edit, rewrite, and reformat documents prepared by others; the writer is not responsible for developing the documentation’s content or ensuring its technical accuracy.
Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and provide documentation of that status.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

Prepare protocols and protocol amendments, research and nonclinical study reports, standard operating procedures, user guides, and other study documents.
Present data and scientific findings in appropriate table and text formats and in a logical fashion.
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 across multiple review cycles and short deadlines.
Organize and retain study documentation, including electronic raw data.
Attend and participate in study and project meetings.
Perform quality control while reviewing study documentation and compiling report templates and contents.
Maintain and update project time tracking in an electronic database.
Edit and format contributed or solicited manuscripts, including writing additional information or rewriting portions while preserving the author’s style as much as possible.
Ensure manuscripts have logical organization, correct grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation, and conform to publication style and format.
Collaborate with customers to develop data presentation approaches and dashboards for manuscripts and technical reports using data from the DoD Trauma Registry.
Prepare and review or edit technical reports for content and language.
Produce deliverables electronically and in hard copy using software compatible with current USAMITC standards 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.
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and assist with program communications such as newsletters, announcements, and internal messaging.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.