Senior Scientific Technical Writer
United States
Full Time
2 days ago
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
LeadershipCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- The Technical Writer/Editor provides professional writing, editing, documentation, and content management support for CDC public health programs and operations.
- This role is responsible for producing clear, accurate, and well-organized technical and administrative documents that support program implementation, policy analysis, scientific communication, and operational activities.
- The Technical Writer/Editor works closely with CDC subject matter experts, program managers, and leadership to develop and maintain reports, policies, procedures, presentations, communication materials, and other written deliverables.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Communications, Public Health, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing, editing, or documentation support.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong editing, proofreading, and document formatting abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting CDC, HHS, or other federal agencies.
- Familiarity with scientific or public health terminology.
- Experience writing policies, SOPs, grant documentation, or technical reports.
- Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility and federal compliance standards.
Core Competencies
- Technical Writing and Editing
- Document Management
- Research and Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Scientific and Policy Communication
- Content Organization
- Quality Assurance
- Federal Documentation Standards
Benefits
- Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
- Matching 401K
- Short
- and Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
- Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.