Clinical Technical Writer / Editor

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is seeking a Clinical Technical Writer / Editor to support VA initiatives, collaborating with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and video producers to transform clinical content into modular training assets.

The role focuses on creating facilitator guides, workbooks, handouts, scripts, and screen content for VA, Vet Center, and community providers, with attention to Section 508 accessibility and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in medical, clinical, or health-related technical writing and editing.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with clinical assessment tools and PTSD concepts.

Responsibilities

• Translate clinical concepts into structured training deliverables for diverse clinical audiences.
• Draft, edit and refine materials across modules (facilitator guides, participant workbooks, handouts).
• Collaborate with Instructional Designers, Graphic Artists, and Video Producers to align content with multimedia formats.
• Participate in iterative review cycles with Government SMEs and stakeholders to finalize assets.

Skills

Medical writing

Editing

Accessibility standards

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PDF formatting

SCORM/LMS

Job description

Position Summary

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is a trusted partner of federal health agencies. We are exploring the addition of an experienced Clinical Technical Writer / Editor to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

In this role you will collaborate directly with NCPTSD Subject Matter Experts, Instructional Designers, and Video Producers to transform core clinical content into comprehensive, highly structured training packages. The primary focus will be creating modular training curricula, facilitator guides, workbooks, handouts, and scripts to educate VA, Vet Center, and community mental health providers on validated PTSD assessment instruments and best practices

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical Content Transformation: Translate core clinical concepts and SME input into clear, structured, and engaging educational and instructional deliverables for diverse clinical audiences


• Curriculum & Materials Development: Draft, edit, and refine training materials across multiple modules, including:
  
  
  • Facilitator Guides with FAQs and instructor notes
  
  
  • Participant Workbooks and Handouts
  
  
  • Interactive Breakout Session Scenarios and Homework Assignments
  
  
  • Slide Deck Speaker Notes and Annotations
  
  
  • Video Scripts and Teleprompter Copies for SME On-Camera Talent
  
  


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Instructional Systems Designers, Graphic Artists, and Video Producers to align written content with visual, audiovisual, and web-based formats (including TMS and TRAIN LMS integrations)


• Review & Revision Cycles: Participate in iterative review workflows with Government SMEs and project stakeholders to finalize high-quality training assets

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Nursing, Public Health, Medical Communications, English, or related discipline)


• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in medical, clinical, or health-related technical writing and editing


• Skills & Competencies:
  
  
  • Proven track record translating complex clinical topics into accessible, educational materials for healthcare providers
  
  
  • Familiarity with clinical assessment tools, diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5, CAPS-5), or behavioral health/PTSD concepts
  
  
  • Strong mastery of adult learning principles in written instructional materials
  
  
  • Proficiency with standard document formatting, style guides, and preparing documents in both PDF and editable Microsoft Word formats
  
  
  • Demonstrated familiarity with Section 508 accessibility standards for digital documents
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Section 508 & Quality Compliance: Ensure all written deliverables and course components meet strict Section 508 accessibility standards and comply with VA style guides


• Prior experience writing or editing training content for federal health agencies (specifically the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense)


• Experience drafting scripts or teleprompter copy for educational video vignettes


• Familiarity with SCORM-compliant Learning Management Systems (e.g., VA Talent Management System - TMS, TRAIN)

Compensation & Benefits

PFS offers a benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; a retirement plan; paid time off; and other programs to support employees and their families.Learn moreabout PFS Benefits.

The posted salary range is the company’s good-faith estimate for this role. PFS benefits and compensation are determined by various factors, including, but not limited to, location; the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience; as well as contract and organizational requirements.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000