Technical Writer II

Lukos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Short and long term disability

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

Lukos is seeking a contractor for the NCCIH Office of Administrative Operations in Bethesda, MD. The role focuses on business analysis, policy development, and executive-level documentation to support NCCIH leadership and staff.

You will work with the COR to manage contract services, ensure high-quality outputs, and proactively address stakeholder business needs, including risk management and 508-compliant communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution; MS preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years developing technical, policy, procedural, or executive-level documentation in a professional environment. Federal government experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise policies, procedures, reports, briefings, decision memoranda, and stakeholder communications.
• Translate complex technical and administrative information into audience-appropriate content.
• Gather and validate information through document review and consultation with subject‑matter experts.
• Apply established templates, editorial standards, and document‑control procedures.
• Coordinate reviews and incorporate comments from NCCIH leadership and stakeholders.
• Perform quality‑control reviews for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and completeness.
• Support development of Section 508-compliant communications in coordination with NCCIH’s 508 Compliance Team.
• Maintain current drafts and approved materials in designated NCCIH repositories.

Skills

Technical documentation

Policy development

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

MS preferred

Job description

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution, MS Preferred

Experience Required

• Minimum five (5) years developing technical, policy, procedural, or executive-level documentation in a professional environment. Federal government experience is preferred.

Job Objective

The Office of Administrative Operations (OAO) of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) requires a contractor to provide Business Analysis and Policy Development Support to NCCIH executive leadership and staff. The Acting Executive Officer will work closely with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to manage all contract services to ensure successful delivery of high-quality work products and support to meet stakeholder business needs, managing risks proactively and effectively.

May be responsible for researching, assessing, recommending on scalable and integrated portfolio/program/project and risk management. May be responsible for Advising on and helping gather information on implementing industry and innovative best practices.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise policies, procedures, reports, briefings, decision memoranda, and stakeholder communications.
• Translate complex technical and administrative information into clear, audience-appropriate content.
• Gather and validate information through document review and consultation with subject‑matter experts.
• Apply established templates, editorial standards, and document‑control procedures.
• Coordinate reviews and incorporate comments from NCCIH leadership and stakeholders.
• Perform quality‑control reviews for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and completeness.
• Support development of Section 508-compliant communications in coordination with NCCIH’s 508 Compliance Team.
• Maintain current drafts and approved materials in designated NCCIH repositories.

Work Location

Bethesda, MD

About Lukos

Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.

About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for “wolf”. The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.

"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."

At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.