Technical Writer (Remote position for candidates in Washington DC Metro area only)

Overview

Work Where it Matters

Suvi, an Akima company, is not just another federal mission services contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Suvi, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Suvi provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Suvi delivers subject matter experts, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies that accomplish customers’ missions safely, securely, and efficiently.

As a Suvi employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

Suvi is hiring a talented Technical Writer to support the U.S. Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA). Ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record of developing clear, effective messaging/content in public health or scientific domain. Must be able to provide a sanitized writing sample/portfolio as well as recent professional references (supervisory). To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Select the most effective approach and develop clear and effective messaging that communicates specific messages important to achieving client objectives, tailored to the intended audience.
• Assist in defining the intended audience and determining the most appropriate method of presentation, including reviewing, and advising on content of written materials and establishing the most appropriate writing style and layout and design for the intended audience.
• Provide a full range of editorial support to professional staff on a variety of written materials, including user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.
• Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, and any other customer deliverables and documents.
• Follow the HHS Plain Writing and Clear Communications guide and ensure that the writing is clear, concise, grammatically correct, well-organized, free of jargon, and otherwise consistent with the principles of good composition.
• Analyze written materials in terms of conformity to required style, organization, and manner of presentation, and reorganizes and revises text as necessary.
• Review materials for accuracy of terminology, completeness, and effectiveness in the presentation of textual, tabular, and graphic materials, completeness of reference citations, and other editorial requirements
• Facilitate the documents review and approval process, from draft to final.
• Maintain and update the resource library.
• Engages in on-going analysis of operational services to identify and report on patterns / trends and recommend solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in administrative operations to determine the adequacy of present processes and procedures to improve organizational operations.
• Assists the program office in the timely completion of projects or activities of an urgent nature.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in English, Technical Writing, or related discipline)
• 7 years of relevant experience supporting federal government.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft word and PowerPoint is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated, strong writing/editing/proofreading skills (must have excellent grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in which priorities shift quickly with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Must possess practical knowledge of the Federal Regulations, Executive Orders and Directives and as well as Government-specific regulations related to the role.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time (must be local to National Capital Region or willing to travel on short notice).
• Must be willing to provide sanitized writing samples and supervisory/professional references.

Desired Qualifications:

• Direct, hands-on experience with HHS and systems/processes including EPLC. Or in public health domain.
• Experience supporting federal public affairs function.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or [Register to View] (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Education & Training

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

Organization: Suvi Global Services

Clearance: Public Trust

Work Type: Remote

Remote: Yes

ReqID: 2024-7992