Technical Writer/Editor

McKing Consulting; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a full-time Technical Writer/Editor to join their TARDIS team. The role involves providing professional writing and editing services, focusing on technical assistance for federal programs. Ideal candidates will have strong writing abilities and relevant experience to support training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years experience or High School diploma with 9 years experience.
• Expertise in manuscript and product development, along with technical assistance.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide translation technical assistance to PDEB recipients and staff.
• Review and provide feedback on annual success stories.
• Develop manuscripts and documentation for publication.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Manuscript/product development expertise

Technical assistance expertise

Experience in training development

Education

Bachelor’s degree / 5 years experience

High School diploma / 9 years experience

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McKing Consulting Corporation is a veteran-owned professional services corporation offering innovative management consulting support to the Federal and state government and private industries. McKing operates full-service project offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Rockville, Maryland. Currently, McKing provides a wide range of technical assistance to multiple federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies. More corporate information can be found at www.mcking.com.

The Translation, Applied Research, Dissemination, and Implementation Science (TARDIS) Team is located within the Program Development and Evaluation Branch (PDEB), in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention (DNPAO). TARDIS is responsible for conducting translation and training activities for DNPAO’s State Nutrition and Physical Activity (SPAN) program, High Obesity Program (HOP), and Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program. The TARDIS team provides important translation work to recipients, including the provision of success stories review and feedback and the coordination of writing workshops that enhance the skills of recipients to develop manuscripts for publication. In addition, the TARDIS team annually provides a national training opportunity and weekly networking calls for recipients and DNPAO staff.

McKing seeks a full-time writer/editor to supplement the TARDIS team by providing professional writing and editing services, in addition to supporting monthly planning and implementation of trainings.

Task Examples Include

• Provide translation technical assistance to PDEB recipients and staff
• Review and provide feedback on annual success stories (two per recipient)
• Assist in the monthly planning and implementation of recipient trainings (virtual and/or in person)
• Develop a minimum of one translation product and/or tool
• Develop a minimum of one manuscript for publication.
• Review and provide technical assistance to recipients in manuscript development of manuscripts for publication
• Monthly documentation of technical assistance using the CDC AMP system that captures grantee interactions and communications
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

Bachelor’s/5 years’ experience

High School/9 years

Preferred Skills

• Strong writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Manuscript/product development and publication expertise
• Technical assistance expertise
• Experience in training development and implementation
  
  

Professional Competencies Preferred

• Superb writing and editing, skills
• The ability to work independently, as well as with a team
• Federal Government Experience is desired but not essential

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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