Technical Writer – Healthcare Fraud & Investigations (HIPPA knowledge Required)

About the role

GDIT’s Federal Health Division is seeking a Technical/Deliverable Writer to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In this role, you will develop clear, concise, and assertive communications for Healthcare Fraud Prevention Partnership (HFPP) members and the Trusted Third Party (TTP). You will join a 50-person team supporting the TTP, an organization established in 2012 to help reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare data.

Responsibilities

• Technical Writing for Non-Technical Audiences
  • Develop clear, concise documents explaining healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse concepts for readers without technical or analytic backgrounds.
  • Translate complex analytical methods, data findings, and fraud schemes into plain language, using examples, visuals, and structured formatting where appropriate.
  • Draft guidance documents, explainer materials, FAQs, and reference guides related to healthcare fraud trends and prevention efforts.
• HFPP Analytic Reports and Summaries
  • Collaborate with analysts, subject matter experts, and project teams to understand HFPP analytic projects, methodologies, and outcomes.
  • Co-develop HFPP analytic reports, executive summaries, and key findings documents that accurately reflect analytic results and recommendations.
  • Create concise, high-level summaries and talking points tailored for leadership, partners, and other non-technical stakeholders.
• Communications and Stakeholder Materials
  • Support the development of HFPP communications products, including briefings, slide decks, newsletters, web content, and stakeholder updates.
  • Ensure consistency of messaging, terminology, and tone across all written materials.
  • Draft content that highlights program impact, success stories, and emerging healthcare fraud schemes in a way that is understandable and actionable for diverse audiences.
• Collaboration and Review
  • Work closely with data analysts, investigators, policy experts, and program staff to gather information and validate content.
  • Incorporate feedback from reviewers and stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and alignment with HFPP goals and messaging.
  • Participate in planning meetings to understand upcoming analytic work and communication needs.
• Quality, Style, and Compliance
  • Apply plain language principles and best practices for communicating complex technical information.
  • Ensure all content is well-organized, grammatically correct, and adheres to established style guides and branding guidelines.
  • Maintain a high standard of accuracy, particularly regarding descriptions of fraud schemes, data findings, and program activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of technical writing experience.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security rules.
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Tableau, Amazon WorkSpaces, Jira, and Confluence.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present to management-level staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing about healthcare, health policy, insurance, or public health, and/or experience with fraud, waste, and abuse or investigative work (e.g., program integrity, audits, law enforcement, SIU, compliance).
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex analytical or technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with analysts, investigators, or subject matter experts to develop reports or summaries.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple writing assignments and deadlines.
• Proficiency with common productivity tools (e.g., Word, PowerPoint) and comfort working in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Skills

• Strong decision-making skills and a demonstrated history of established leadership qualities.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to independently follow through on problems.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships.
• High initiative to accomplish tasks and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Ability to perform well and achieve goals both in a team environment and independently.
• Commitment to confidentiality, privacy, and professionalism.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $73,965 - $94,875.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options: Remote

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match and the ability to contribute both pre- and post-tax dollars up to IRS annual limits.
• Paid time off, including vacation (15 days per calendar year, prorated based on hire date), sick and personal time, and 10 paid holidays per year.
• GDIT Paid Family Leave program providing up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.