Authored Works Review (Editor)

B&P Solutions, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

B&P Solutions, LLC at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD seeks an experienced Authored Works Review Editor to oversee the editorial lifecycle for public-facing materials. You will edit for clarity, accuracy, and AP style; perform fact-checking with SMEs and ensure DoW and HIPAA compliance; coordinate with authors, legal, and PA leadership to secure final approval.

On-site role with occasional after-hours support for contingency activations or exercises; collaborate to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional editing or technical writing.
• Expert command of English grammar, punctuation, and AP style.
• Healthcare or military communications experience.
• HIPAA/PHI safeguarding knowledge.
• Editorial calendar and multi-author publication experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end editorial lifecycle for public materials.
• Edit for clarity, accuracy, grammar; ensure AP style.
• Fact-check and verify sources with SMEs and experts.
• Coordinate feedback between authors, SMEs, legal, and PA leadership.
• Develop and enforce organizational style guide.
• Manage final clearance with senior Public Affairs Officer.

Skills

Editing experience

AP Style

Healthcare comms

Military comms

HIPAA/PHI

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

B&P Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Authored Works Review (Editor) to support Defense Health Agency, Hospital Communications and Executive Secretariat Support Services at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This critical role involves the comprehensive review, editing, and project management of all written materials destined for public release. The ideal candidate will possess an expert command of language and style, a deep understanding of medical and military contexts, and the ability to manage a complex clearance and approval process. This position is performed on-site at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20889, unless otherwise authorized by the Government.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the end-to-end editorial lifecycle for all public-facing written materials, including articles, reports, web content, and leadership messaging. This includes developing and managing a comprehensive editorial calendar, tracking documents through multiple stages of review, and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Perform detailed reviews, edits, and proofreading of all content for clarity, accuracy, grammar, and strict compliance with AP Style, command style guides, and DoW regulations.
• Conduct rigorous fact-checking and source verification for all claims, statistics, and medical information, working closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) across clinical and administrative departments to ensure unimpeachable accuracy.
• Serve as the central point of contact for the written review process, coordinating feedback and revisions between authors, SMEs, legal counsel, and public affairs leadership to achieve consensus and final approval.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and enforcement of a comprehensive organizational style guide that ensures a consistent and professional voice across all communications.
• Manage the final clearance process, packaging and presenting finalized documents to the senior Public Affairs Officer for final approval before public release.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• 5+ years of demonstrable experience in professional editing, copyediting, or technical writing, preferably with direct experience reviewing medical research, public policy, or military doctrine.
• An exceptional and demonstrable command of English grammar, punctuation, and Associated Press (AP) Style.
• Proven experience in healthcare communications, Military public affairs, or a similar regulated, high-visibility environment.
• A thorough understanding of and ability to rigorously apply the principles of safeguarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Project management experience, specifically in managing an editorial calendar and multi-author publications.
• Meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering ethical commitment to accuracy and source verification.
• Must be available for occasional support outside normal duty hours during contingency activations or exercises, as required by the contract.