Technical Writer - Health Communications Support Job at DecisionPoint | Cortek i

Overview:

DecisionPoint is seeking a Technical Writer - Health Communications Support to join our team in Atlanta providing On-demand operational, technical, and scientific subject matter expertise support that addresses response-related requirements enabling CDC to rapidly expand its capacity to respond to public health emergencies.

The Division of Emergency Operations (DEO), with support of the Office of Readiness and Response (ORR), is actively working to enhance and augment CDCs approach to preparedness and response for Public Health Emergencies which supports the development and implementation of the CDCReady Responder Program.

This is 100% onsite position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Contractor shall prepare reports and articles for scientific foundation publication to be viewed by the local community and the public. All documents will be reviewed and cleared by CDC prior to use.
• Write and edit reports or briefs that are shared across the agency related to emergency response efforts.
• Provide professional and proficient report writing support including formatting and editing products to ensure consistency and appropriateness for various audiences.
• Develop content for CDCReady, for Teams and Task Forces, administrative and HR information for responders.
• Provide internal response communication to Chief of Staff and task force leadership, and other internal response communications.

Qualifications:

• Junior (BA/BS in Health Communications, Public Health, or similar.
• 3+ years experience, or 7+ years work experience) and experience in an Emergency Operations Center environment.
• Public Trust Clearance.
• Expertise in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Mail).
• Ability to effectively communicate needs at all briefings to assist with operational strategy.
• Ability to identify gaps in existing resources.
• Ability to multitask in emergency situations.
• Ability to be flexible with a strong sense of urgency.
• Interpersonal communication: telephone, email, and business etiquette.
• Strong proofreading skill and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation 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.
• Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.