Culmen International, LLC is hiring: Technical Writer in Bethesda

Technical Writer

Job Locations: US-MD-Bethesda | US-MD-Silver Springs

About the Role

Culmen International, LLC is seeking a Technical Writer to support the Educational and Clinical Research Program for the Defense Health Agency Vision Center of Excellence (VCE) onsite in Bethesda, Maryland. The VCE is a leader in discovering evidence-based information that forms the basis for ocular injury related education, guidance, clinical recommendations, and policy. Its recommendations and products must be solidly grounded in current scientific evidence and sound research. Clinical research and studies form the underpinnings of the aforementioned evidence-based products. Outlets for such research include participation in scientific symposia; publication of journal manuscripts and chapters; publication of white papers, information papers, and position papers; and web-based information sharing. VCE studies and analysis projects include a breadth of clinical areas including pre-hospital and pre-ophthalmic zone of care of vision, ocular injury, ocular trauma, nursing, and blind and low vision rehabilitation.

What You'll Do in Your New Role

• Attend meetings and draft meeting summaries
• Conduct literature research and prepare reports and presentations summarizing research findings for technical and non-technical audiences
• Create/edit scripts for video tutorials
• Update, edit, and proofread written materials such as product manuals, how-to guides, and FAQs
• Engage with key stakeholders, including government staff, advocacy groups, and the public to gather information that supports tasks/projects
• Work with clinicians, scientists, and researchers to draft or edit grant proposals and manuscripts
• Work efficiently and collaboratively with other team members to ensure research projects are completed on time

Required Qualifications

• US Citizen
• Pass a Tier 1 background check
• Ability to obtain a public trust
• Bachelors in English or science
• 3+ years of technical writing experience in science or health-related fields
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects simultaneously, on time, and with limited oversight
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Experience with 508, plain language, and Flesch Reading Ease Score
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, SharePoint, search engines, citation management software
• Experience working collaboratively and cross-functionally with stakeholders on projects
• Must be a self-starter and proactive in performing duties and responsibilities
• Ability to work on-site at Walter Reed National Medical Center in Bethesda four to five days a week

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, improving global health and humanitarian programs, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 140 countries, we help our customers to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments worldwide.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com.

The determination of compensation at Culmen International, LLC is based on various factors such as location, the individual's unique combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, clearance level, experience, internal equity, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $48,640 - $60,800 annually. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Culmen's total compensation package for employees.

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.