Senior Technical Editor

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HJF is seeking a Senior Technical Editor. This position edits written content in competitive proposals for research funding. Provides expert proposal consulting and training to HJF customers, partners and internal departments.

This position will be in support of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the Uniformed Services University Department of Surgery and its associated research Centers and Programs and .

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Responsible for providing editorial and writing skills in connection with all phases of the preparation and issuance of textual content, including technical reports, articles, books, journals, scripts, graphic products, and multimedia products.
• Proofreads, edits, rewrites, reviews and formats scientific content for specialized medical and technical reports, peer reviewed manuscripts, articles, books, and other material for print and/or web publications.
• Liaise with scientific authors, peer review editors, to provide recommendations for improving scientific work quality.
• Contributes to editing and modifying research documents to include press releases, abstracts, posters, project narratives, power point presentation and manuscripts to include formatting for scientific figures, charts and tables.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Journalism, English or Science with strong biological literacy required.
• Minimum of 9-10 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert grants knowledge; ability to multi-task and manage multiple simultaneous proposal efforts;
• Expert knowledge of needed software applications (e.g., MS Word, PowerPoint, EndNote).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 public trust investigation.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in telework setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $88,600-$110,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

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.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.