Technical Editor & Grant Review Coordinator

Weris, Inc.; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Professional Development Reimbursement

Short Term Disability and Basic Life

11 Paid Federal Holidays

PTO accruals

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Weris, Inc. in Reston, VA is seeking a Technical Editor & Grant Review Coordinator to support the development and review of grant applications.

The role focuses on synthesizing grant materials into concise summaries and assisting in recruiting peer reviewers across behavioral health disciplines. The ideal candidate has strong technical writing/editing skills, familiarity with the grant review process, and the ability to manage reviewer data, generate dashboards, and improve recruitment and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• 3+ years in technical editing, grant coordination, or peer review management.
• Experience with grant applications, research documents, or scientific reports.
• Proficiency with content management systems and editorial style guides (APA/AMA/GP0).

Responsibilities

• Review and synthesize grant applications into clear, well-structured summary statements.
• Ensure technical accuracy and consistency with editorial standards.
• Maintain editorial integrity through fact-checking and formatting content.
• Analyze reviewer demographics and optimize recruitment efforts.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for program analysis.
• Support year-end reporting and process improvements.

Skills

Strong technical writing

Editing

Multi-deadline management

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration, Communications, English, or related field

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. 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.

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

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Communications, English, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in technical editing, grant coordination, or peer review management.
• Strong technical writing and editing skills with experience in reviewing grant applications, research documents, or scientific reports.
• 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
• an 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.