Technical Editor & Grant Review Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer 401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Weris, Inc. is hiring a Technical Editor & Grant Review Coordinator in Sterling, VA (Hybrid) to support the development and review of grant applications in behavioral health. You will synthesize grant materials into concise summaries and help recruit expert reviewers to drive the review process.

The role requires strong technical writing, editing, and data-visualization skills, with experience in grant processes and stakeholder coordination. Hybrid flexibility is offered for this office location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 3+ years in technical editing, grant coordination or peer review management.
• Strong writing/editing skills and familiarity with grant review processes.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization to track reviewer trends.

Responsibilities

• 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 guidelines and editorial standards.
• Maintain editorial integrity by fact-checking, revising, and formatting content to meet agency expectations.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Technical editing

Grant review coordination

Peer reviewer recruitment

Data analysis

Editing standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, Communications, Health Sciences, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Content Management System

Job description

Weris recruits the best and brightest individuals by offering competitive salaries and benefits and fostering a respectful and creative work environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes an opportunity to elect medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer 401(k) plans with employer matching for retirement savings and a paid-time-off (PTO) program to provide flexibility for employees.

Location Sterling, VA
Hybrid

Type Direct Hire

ID j-3126

Posted Sep 21, 2026

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 Sterling, VA, with potential flexibility for remote work.

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

Weris , Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including e mployer 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 , and an e mployer 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.