Technical Writer

Aptive; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptive is seeking a full-time Technical Writer to support the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) EHR Modernization program. The role focuses on strategic communications, executive messaging, stakeholder engagement, and health IT modernization, collaborating with senior leadership, clinicians, operational stakeholders, and government clients.

You will develop and edit federal policy documents, translate complex workforce analyses for leaders, produce policy and workforce planning materials,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.
• 8+ years in consulting, strategic communications, executive communications, stakeholder engagement, or healthcare communications.
• Experience with federal government initiatives, preferably VA/VHA.
• Experience with AP Style, Section 508 compliance, and federal plain language requirements.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and executive communications skills.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations using PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain federal policy documentation per VHA directives, federal formats, and governance processes.
• Translate complex workforce analyses into clear materials for executives and governance stakeholders.
• Produce policy, strategy, and workforce planning documents to support federal review and approval.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and professional presentation across high-visibility deliverables.
• Manage document version control, review cycles, and artifact traceability across multiple workstreams and PIs.
• Coordinate updates and stakeholder feedback to align with evolving program requirements and governance decisions.
• Prepare workforce materials for publication per VIC content standards, requirements, and accessibility guidelines.
• Maintain document repositories and supporting records for compliance and audits.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Proofreading

Executive communications

AP Style

Section 508 compliance

Federal plain language

Public Trust clearance

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing/Political Science/Public Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Artemis ARC is seeking a full-time Technical Writer to support communications initiatives for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program. This role supports one of the federal government's largest healthcare transformation efforts and requires expertise in strategic communications, executive messaging, stakeholder engagement, organizational change communications, and health IT modernization.

The ideal candidate will work closely with senior leadership, clinicians, operational stakeholders, technical teams, and government clients to develop and execute communications that educate and engage Veterans, VA providers, and employees throughout the EHR modernization process.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain federal healthcare policy documentation in alignment with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) directive formats, federal writing standards, and established governance approval processes
• Translate complex workforce analysis, staffing models, organizational design concepts, and informatics modernization content into clear, concise materials tailored for executive leadership and governance stakeholders
• Produce high-quality policy, strategy, and workforce planning documents that successfully support federal review, coordination, and approval activities
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, clarity, and professional presentation across high-visibility deliverables through comprehensive editing and quality assurance reviews
• Manage document version control, review cycles, and artifact traceability across multiple concurrent workstreams and Program Increments (PIs)
• Coordinate document updates and stakeholder feedback incorporation to maintain alignment with evolving program requirements and governance decisions
• Prepare and format workforce modernization materials for publication in accordance with VA Informatics Compass (VIC) content standards, publishing requirements, and accessibility guidelines
• Maintain document repositories and supporting records to ensure compliance with federal documentation, records management, and audit readiness expectations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, Public Health, or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in consulting, strategic communications, executive communications, stakeholder engagement, or healthcare communications
• Experience supporting complex federal government initiatives, preferably within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and VHA
• Experience with AP Style, Section 508 compliance, and federal plain language requirements
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and executive communications skills
• Experience developing executive-level presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Electronic Health Record modernization, health IT modernization, clinical informatics, or enterprise transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and health IT systems
• Experience with SharePoint content management, communications analytics, and enterprise collaboration tools
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, organizational change management, and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

About Aptive

About Aptive. Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. Founded: 2012. Employees: 300+ nationwide.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply. About Aptive: Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. Founded: 2012. Employees: 300+ nationwide.