Authorized Works Review Editor - Bethesda, MD
Work Location: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), Bethesda, Maryland. This position is expected to be performed onsite at WRNMMC.
Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Clearance Requirements: Unclassified position. Must satisfy TIER II/non-critical sensitive background investigation/suitability requirements and CAC/network access requirements, as applicable.
About the role
Type of Employment: Full-Time. Positions Available: 1 FTE. Period of Performance: Base Period: December 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027, with potential option periods.
Pay
Estimated Pay: $43.02 per hour
Benefits
- Paid Time Off: Up to 80 hours per year, available from day one
- Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year, available from day one
- Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) paid federal holidays
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision options
- Outstanding career growth potential
Schedule
Working hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays and authorized Federal facility closures. Working hours are subject to change at the base's discretion. Occasional after-hours support may be required for contingency operations, exercises, or other mission requirements.
Responsibilities
- Manage publications and communications products throughout the editorial lifecycle
- Edit and proofread written products for grammar, clarity, consistency, accuracy, and style
- Apply AP Style and applicable organizational standards
- Fact-check content and verify supporting sources
- Coordinate editorial reviews with subject matter experts
- Coordinate with legal, public affairs, leadership, and other stakeholders
- Maintain and apply organizational style guides
- Track revisions, reviews, and approvals
- Prepare materials for final clearance and publication
- Ensure sensitive healthcare information is handled appropriately in accordance with HIPAA/PHI requirements
- Support editorial project schedules and deadlines
- Provide occasional after-hours support when mission requirements dictate
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional editing, copyediting, technical writing, or related experience
- Strong knowledge of AP Style
- Experience in healthcare communications, military public affairs, or a comparable environment
- Knowledge of HIPAA/PHI requirements
- Demonstrated editorial project-management skills
- Strong fact-checking and source-verification capabilities
- Excellent grammar, proofreading, written communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to coordinate complex reviews involving multiple stakeholders
Copies of all applicable certifications, work samples, and resumes must be forwarded with your application.