Technical Writer/Editor - Accessible Health Comm (Remote)

FedWriters, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 87,310,000 - 102,696,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor II to support HHS OMH by producing accessible, plain-language materials for LEP communities. The role focuses on editing, proofreading, and formatting diverse communications to meet federal guidelines.

The position is remote, full-time, with a schedule of 8 am–5 pm ET, Monday–Friday. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in technical writing/editing and a security clearance eligibility, with strong Word and Acrobat skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or a similar field.
• Four years of experience as a Technical Writer/Editor or in a similar communications/public affairs role, preferably federal government context.
• Four years of experience editing, proofreading, and formatting in Microsoft Word.
• Four years of experience producing publication-ready documents in Adobe Acrobat.
• Eligible for an HHS Public Trust security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread materials to federal plain-language guidelines using plain-language software.
• Edit, proofread, and provide consultation on written communications (reports, memos, emails, etc.), graphics, charts, social media, and educational materials.
• Format contract deliverables such as literacy promotion materials, outreach materials, meeting agendas, and annual/final reports.
• Attend biweekly status meetings, contribute to discussions, and take meeting minutes.
• Make revisions by established deadlines.
• Produce accessible English-language content across digital, broadcast, and print media.
• Develop plain-language communications for LEP audiences and health information.
• Ensure materials meet reading-level targets (often sixth to eighth grade).
• Use clear structure, active voice, short sentences, visuals as appropriate.
• Adhere to federal plain-language guidelines and health literacy best practices.
• Develop materials preserving accuracy, cultural appropriateness, accessibility, and health literacy.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Plain-language

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (desired)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

FedWriters, Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor II to support HHS OMH by producing accessible, plain-language materials for LEP communities. The role focuses on editing, proofreading, and formatting diverse communications to meet federal guidelines.

The position is remote, full-time, with a schedule of 8 am–5 pm ET, Monday–Friday. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in technical writing/editing and a security clearance eligibility, with strong Word and Acrobat skills.