Communications Specialist and Technical Writer
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Draft executive correspondence, briefings, talking points, and scripts for SCPO leadership while developing communication plans to support program milestones and cross-team initiatives. Research, write, and edit newsletters, fact sheets, FAQs, reports, and web content ensuring alignment with VA documentation standards, plain language requirements, and Section 508 accessibility guidelines. Gather, analyze, and compose technical information for user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports. Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, and standard operating procedures to translate complex technical and clinical information into clear content for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Technical Writing, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in communications, technical writing, or editing
- Experience writing and editing materials such as reports, newsletters, briefings, fact sheets, training materials, user manuals, and guidebooks
- Strong experience with computer-based systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Capable self-starter with strong attention to detail
- able to manage multiple concurrent writing and editing assignments
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting VA/VHA and/or other federal health agencies
- Experience translating complex technical, clinical, or regulatory information into clear, plain language content for technical/clinical and non-technical/clinical audiences
- Familiarity with VA documentation, branding, plain language, and Section 508 accessibility standards
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