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FedWriters, Inc. Technical Writer/Editor II in 3975 University Dr suite 440, Virginia
Job Title: Technical Writer/Editor II
Job Summary:
The Technical Writer/Editor II position offers you the opportunity to support the Department of the Interior (DOI) Office of Inspector General's (OIG's) mission of identifying, eliminating, and preventing waste, fraud, and abuse within the department. In this position, you will have the chance to further hone your writing and editing skills by reviewing reports that will be read by DOI leadership, Congress, and the American public.
Responsibilities Include:
Working within an integrated team to produce audit, inspection, evaluation, and other publicly issued work products
Performing developmental edits (editing and recommending improvements to a report's structure, organization, methodology, voice, etc.)
Providing a variety of editorial services and assist in fleshing out findings and supporting evidence
Identifying the best way to structure a report to maximize the impact of the message
Consulting with team members on graphics and visuals
Making initial edits to draft reports, support the team along the production cycle, and perform final reviews/edits
Meeting and communicating with colleagues to understand report purpose and results
Attending meetings to provide editorial input and guidance and process support
Reviewing and editing written information to ensure products adhere to OIG standards
Applying OIG style and grammar rules, plain language, and formats
Ensuring products adhere to requirements on effective writing and messaging
Ensuring comments are addressed and completed properly and in a timely manner
Assisting DOI OIG in preparing reports, outlines, and other documents
Preparing draft and final products to be reviewed by others
Providing feedback to others on all stages of assignment and report writing
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's degree
The ability to obtain a public trust clearance
Experience in the application of reporting standards contained in the Government Auditing Standards (the Yellow Book)
Ability to communicate politely orally and in writing with management and staff
Ability to operate independently
Proficient with all Microsoft tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
High level of attention to detail
The skills to revise and edit reports on highly technical or complex subjects so that they are in standard English and understandable to a broad range of audiences
High degree of organization and time-management skills
Ability to stay on schedule and/or meet due dates
Ability to log into a virtual private network and learn DOI OIG's file-naming conventions and how to use the office's document-routing system
Work Setting and Environment:
Monday - Friday, not to exceed 20 hrs per week
Work is to be performed remotely
How FedWriters Will Compensate and Appreciate You:
FedWriters offers team members the opportunity to gain a lasting impression in this fast-growing small business.
FedWriters provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a matching 401(k) program; generous Paid Time Off (PTO); STD; LTD; life insurance; and more!
FedWriters abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
FedWriters is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race; ethnicity; religion; gender; age; national origin; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; family responsibilities; matriculation; physical or mental disabilities; political affiliation; genetic information; status as a protected veteran; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in applying for employment with FedWriters and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for the position, please call (703) 872-7848. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. FedWriters is a federal contractor seeking veteran referrals.