Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. James Bell Associates (JBA) is a nationally recognized research, evaluation, and technical assistance firm dedicated to improving outcomes for children, families, and communities. They are seeking a Senior Technical Writer to develop, cowrite, and refine high-quality written products that communicate complex research and evaluation findings in clear and actionable ways.
Responsibilities
- Cowrite and refine a range of dissemination products—including reports, briefs, fact sheets, toolkits, presentations, proposals, infographics, website content, social media materials—to translate complex research findings, evaluation results, and technical information into clear, accessible, and engaging content tailored to specific audiences
- Provide developmental guidance and editorial support throughout the product development process, including strengthening organization, clarity, tone, technical accuracy, and overall quality through substantive editing, copyediting, and quality assurance
- Partner with and advise project teams on dissemination strategies by identifying effective product formats, messaging approaches, and communication strategies for funders, practitioners, policymakers, community partners, families, and other key audiences
- Guide staff on effective writing practices and support project teams in scoping products, establishing timelines, and estimating writing and editing needs
- Maintain and enhance writing standards, editorial style guides, templates, and quality control processes to promote consistency and clarity across products
- Ensure all written products meet federal plain language guidelines, Section 508 accessibility standards, and client requirements
- Manage multiple writing and editing tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards
Skills
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in technical writing and editing within research, evaluation, public policy, or federal contracting environments, particularly in health and human services
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with strong verbal communication and a demonstrated track record of producing high-quality written products
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize and translate complex research findings, evaluation results, data, and technical information into clear, accessible, and engaging content tailored to specific audiences
- Experience developing and managing products from concept through final production, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience coaching, mentoring, or providing developmental feedback to writers, researchers, or subject matter experts to strengthen written communication skills and product quality
- Strong project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Knowledge of federal plain-language requirements, Section 508 accessibility standards, and experience applying editorial and style guidelines, including GPO (Government Printing Office) and APA style
- Familiarity with data visualization principles and practices
- Experience supporting federally funded projects, particularly in health and human services, early care and education, or community-based programs
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and other collaborative tools
- Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, public policy, social sciences, public health, or a related field
Benefits
- Health care coverage
- Matching 401(K)
- Profit sharing
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