Scientific Writer

This is a full-time position located in Bethesda, MD, with teleworking or remote eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Draft executive-level communications, including emails, briefing materials, reports, correspondence, talking points, and NLM news items.
• Develop presentations, speaker notes, scripts, briefing books, Q&A documents, and other leadership communication materials.
• Research, write, and edit scientific and technical content, including reports, policy papers, summaries, articles, speeches, and digital media products.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare concise summaries, reports, and presentations of scientific findings.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, style guides, toolkits, and other communications resources.
• Manage and update knowledge management resources, including the NLM Office of the Director wiki and other content repositories.
• Review, edit, and proofread documents to ensure scientific accuracy, quality, consistency, and completeness.
• Support leadership communications, stakeholder engagement activities, working groups, and cross-NLM initiatives.
• Translate complex scientific and programmatic information into clear content for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Coordinate with leadership, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders to develop and execute communication strategies.
• Provide guidance and expertise on scientific, technical, and executive communications best practices.
• Assist with training, coaching, and development of writing and editing resources for staff.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in executive communications and/or strategic communications support.
• Strong scientific and technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience conducting literature reviews and synthesizing complex scientific information.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, briefing materials, and leadership communications.
• Ability to translate technical and scientific information for non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of content management, knowledge management, and document control best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NIH, HHS, NLM, or other federal scientific organizations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with REPORTER, IMPAC II, wiki platforms, and enterprise content management systems.
• Experience creating Section 508-compliant documents and presentations.
• Graphic design experience supporting executive-level presentations and communications.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $57,300.00 - $85,900.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.