Senior Scientific Writer at VMD Corp

Alexandria, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Writing, Editing, Scientific Topics, Technical Concepts Translation, Web Content Drafting, Research, Fact-checking, Collaboration, Plain Writing Act Compliance, Section 508 Accessibility

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers! Job Description In this Senior Writer role, you will have the opportunity to: Write and edit articles, white papers, fact sheets, blogs, press releases, web pages, and other publications on science topics of stakeholder interest, including those addressing significant or potentially controversial topics. Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into plain language for non-expert audiences. Draft and edit web content summarizing policies and guidance for proposers and awardees. Conduct research and factchecking, collaborating with OLPA staff, program officials, and scientists to ensure accuracy and clarity of all written products. Ensure all products comply with the "Plain Writing Act of 2010" and Section 508 accessibility standards Qualifications In this Senior Writer role, you will have the opportunity to: Write and edit articles, white papers, fact sheets, blogs, press releases, web pages, and other publications on science topics of stakeholder interest, including those addressing significant or potentially controversial topics. Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into plain language for non-expert audiences. Draft and edit web content summarizing policies and guidance for proposers and awardees. Conduct research and factchecking, collaborating with OLPA staff, program officials, and scientists to ensure accuracy and clarity of all written products. Ensure all products comply with the "Plain Writing Act of 2010" and Section 508 accessibility standards Additional Information Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability. Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Compensation: USD 80000 - USD 90000 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Senior Writer will be responsible for writing and editing various publications on scientific topics, including complex or controversial subjects, translating technical concepts into plain language for non-experts. This role also involves drafting web content summarizing policies and conducting thorough research and fact-checking in collaboration with staff and scientists.