Scientific Technical/Speech Writer (National Science Foundation)
Job Description
<strong>Job Title: Writer/Editor III<br><br></strong><strong><u>Job Summary<br><br></u></strong>The purpose of the position is to provide communication, speech, and technical writing support to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA).<br><br><strong><u>Responsibilities Include<br></u></strong><ul><li>Draft speeches, congressional testimony, talking points, and presentations as needed for NSF leadership related to science topics of interest to various stakeholders from Congress to scientific associations and to academia.</li><li>Develop strategic communications plans, engagement strategies, and messaging to communicate NSF’s mission and activities.</li><li>Write and edit articles, white papers, fact sheets, blogs, web content, and other publications related to science topics of interest to stakeholders, translating complicated scientific concepts and ideas into clear language.</li><li>Conduct research using internal and external sources, including gathering, developing, and checking accuracy of information with thorough research and interviews with subject-matter specialists and program officials.<br></li></ul><strong><u>Required Qualifications And Skills<br></u></strong><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Political Science, or other similar degree. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.</li><li>Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in speech writing, technical writing, scientific writing, or professional writing developing a variety of documentation.</li><li>Experience with Associated Press style conforming with Plain Language standards.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).</li><li>Experience in Scientific Field is preferred.<br></li></ul><strong><u>Work Setting And Environment<br></u></strong><ul><li>Normal business hours Monday – Friday.</li><li>Hybrid, must be able to work on-site two to three days a week at NSF Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.<br></li></ul><strong><u>How FedWriters Will Compensate And Appreciate You<br><br></u></strong>FedWriters provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a matching 401(k) program; generous <strong>Paid Time Off (PTO); STD; LTD; life insurance; and more!<br><br></strong>FedWriters abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.<br><br>FedWriters is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race; ethnicity; religion; gender; age; national origin; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; family responsibilities; matriculation; physical or mental disabilities; political affiliation; genetic information; status as a protected veteran; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in applying for employment with FedWriters and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for the position, please call (703) 872-7848. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. FedWriters is a federal contractor seeking veteran referrals.
