Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Guidehouse is a company that supports executive communications and scientific writing. The Scientific Writer will draft communications, develop presentations, and manage knowledge resources for the National Library of Medicine.
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
Skills
- 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 with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred
- 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
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
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