Technical Editor & Grant Review Coordinator

Weris, Inc.; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Professional Development Reimbursement

Short Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

11 Paid Federal Holidays

PTO accruals

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Weris, Inc. is seeking a Technical Editor & Grant Review Coordinator to support the development and review of grant applications in behavioral health. The role blends precision editing with grant workflow management, including recruiting peer reviewers and coordinating evaluation panels.

The successful candidate will synthesize complex applications into concise summaries, ensure accuracy, and help improve recruitment and reviewer analytics within a hybrid Reston, VA environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, communications, health sciences, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in technical editing, grant coordination, or peer review management, preferably in behavioral health.
• Strong editing and writing skills with experience in reviewing grant applications and research documents.

Responsibilities

• Review and synthesize grant applications into clear, well-structured summary statements.
• Ensure technical accuracy and adherence to editorial standards in all materials.
• Coordinate reviewer onboarding and participation in grant evaluation panels.

Skills

Technical editing

Editing

Grant review process

Reviewer recruitment

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration / Communications / Health Sciences

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Technical Editor & Grant Review Coordinator

Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid)

Type: Full-time

Position Description

Weris, Inc., a government contracting and consulting company, is seeking a Technical Editor & Grant Review Coordinator to support the development and review of grant applications in behavioral health. This role is responsible for synthesizing and summarizing grant applications into concise, high-quality summary statements while also assisting in the recruitment of peer reviewers in specialized subject matter areas within behavioral health disciplines and facilitating the review cycle.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical writing and editing experience, familiarity with the grant review process, and an ability to engage and manage expert reviewers. The role requires an analytical mindset and the ability to extract key insights from peer reviewer data to enhance future recruitment and evaluation efforts.

This is a hybrid role based in Reston, VA.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Editing & Grant Review Support

• Review and synthesize grant applications into clear, well-structured summary statements for program use.
• Ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and clarity in written materials, adhering to established guidelines and editorial standards.
• Maintain editorial integrity by fact-checking, revising, and formatting content to ensure it meets agency expectations.

Reviewer Recruitment & Management

• Identify, vet, and recruit subject matter experts in behavioral health to serve as peer reviewers.
• Maintain a database of qualified reviewers, ensuring alignment with program needs and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate reviewer onboarding, training, and participation in grant evaluation panels.

Data Analysis & Process Improvement

• Analyze reviewer demographics, participation trends, and expertise to identify gaps and optimize recruitment efforts.
• Contribute to year-end reporting and strategic improvements to enhance the grant review process and reviewer experience.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to support program analysis and performance tracking.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Communications, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in technical editing, grant coordination, or peer review management (preferably within behavioral health).
• Strong technical writing and editing skills with experience in reviewing grant applications, research documents, or scientific reports.
• Familiarity with grant funding processes and reviewer recruitment within health-related disciplines.
• Proficiency in content management systems and adherence to editorial style guides (GPO, APA, or AMA preferred).
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or Excel preferred) to track reviewer trends and program performance.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, coordinate across teams, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.

Benefits Overview

• Employer contributed medical, dental, and vision insurance with plan options (available day 1 of employment)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Employer paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• 11 Observed Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous PTO accruals
• Employer matched 401(k) plan

EEO Statement

Weris, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.