Associate Technical Writer

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Information Science, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, including use of templates and basic formatting tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience drafting, editing, and formatting structured documents such as policies, procedures, guidance documents, reports, or templates.
• Comfort receiving and applying feedback from supervisors and subject matter experts.
• Experience collaborating with project teams to translate complex information into clear, user-focused documentation.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting VA, NIH, DoD, or other government research or review
• Familiarity with peer review, grant review, or research review processes.
• Exposure to plain language principles and human-centered documentation practices.
• Experience with document management systems or collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams).
• Ability to analyze documentation and recommend improvements for clarity, efficiency, and usability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work under the guidance of the Lead Technical Writer to maintain a consistent tone, format, and style across MRSS documentation.
• Draft, edit, and format technical and operational materials including SOPs, work instructions, reports, templates, email communications, and presentations.
• Review documentation for clarity, grammar, consistency, technical accuracy, plain-language compliance, and accessibility standards.
• Learn and apply MRSS, LMI, VA-ORD, and FACA writing and branding standards.
• Incorporate feedback from the Lead Technical Writer, SMEs, and peer reviewers in a timely manner.
• Ensure documentation reflects current processes, systems, and contract requirements.
• Support quality control activities, including pre-delivery reviews and periodic documentation audits.
• Apply user-centered thinking when drafting and revising documentation, considering audience needs, workflows, and real-world use cases.
• Assist in gathering user feedback to identify documentation gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Communicate findings clearly and collaborate effectively across contract teams, demonstrating responsiveness to feedback and changing priorities.

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