The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine · 8 hours ago
Sr. Technical Writer/Editor
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$93K/yr - $114K/yr
9+ years expThe Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. They are seeking a Senior Technical Editor who will edit written content for competitive proposals, provide expert consulting and training, and support various communications initiatives.
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No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Provides writing, editing, rewriting, proofreading, and formatting services for a variety of communications products, including articles, feature stories, reports, marketing materials, scripts, and internal communications
Develops non-technical, audience-appropriate content for USU and VPE digital platforms, including websites and newsletters, under the guidance of senior communications leadership and project stakeholders
Organizes and structures content to improve clarity, readability, and message effectiveness across print and digital materials
Recommends appropriate writing styles, tone, and voice consistent with the University's branding, editorial standards, and audience needs
Coordinates with members of the communications team and other stakeholders to support assigned projects and meet established deadlines
Assists the Senior Editor in the development, maintenance, and application of editorial templates and style standards
Provides input and recommendations related to editorial workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process improvements
Advises faculty, staff, and subject-matter experts on effective writing techniques, plain language principles, and editorial best practices
Supports writing and editing training activities and contributes to the development of associated training materials, as requested
Assists with the archiving, organization, and version control of completed communications products
Prepares and reviews Section 508–compliant versions of materials for web and digital publication
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Journalism, English or Science Required
Minimum of 9-10 years experience required
Demonstrated excellence in professional writing and editing
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize tasks effectively
Experience producing content for institutional, academic, or government audiences
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of content management systems (e.g., Drupal)
Familiarity with Federal Plain Language guidelines
Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background clearance
Preferred
Doctoral Degree in Journalism, English or Science preferred
Benefits
HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.
Company
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
The Henry M.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.2MKey Investors
BIRD FoundationTEDCOOrthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
2025-10-10Grant
2024-12-11Grant· $0.9M
2023-10-24Grant· $1.3M
Leadership Team
John Lowe
President/CEO
Joseph Caravalho
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-12-03
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