Writer and Editor

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $90,050.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.SRC is seeking a Technical Editor/Writer and to support our Department of Defense customer located at the Pentagon and Arlington County, VA. The Specialist will support formal and informal Department of Defense and external stakeholder communications including defense-wide memoranda, briefings, and whitepapers; correspondence with other government agencies including Congress; and industry engagements. The Specialist will also perform quality checks on all correspondence to ensure routing requirements in the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) are met.Reviewing and editing memorandums, whitepapers, and briefings communicating the organization’s positions, activities, and analysis to senior leaders, subordinate organizations, industry, and other stakeholdersWorking with engineers and other subject matter experts to ensure the delivery of timely, executive-quality communications deliverablesTracking progress to plan and ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and standards established by:DoD Manual 5110.04-M, Volume 1, DoD Manual for Written Material: Correspondence Management DoD 5110.04-M, Volume 2, DoD Manual for Written Material: Examples and Reference Material Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering Executive Correspondence Office Other authoritative sources as requiredCoordinating with external stakeholders as well as DoD Public Affairs and Strategic Communications as required for material targeting publication by external entities such as professional journals and news organizationsFILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING #LI-HK1 Active Top Secret SCI ClearanceBachelor's degree in a field related to Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Public Administration, Legislative Affairs, or a related field5 years' of relevant professional experience in communications; Department of Defense experience strongly preferredExperience in the development, drafting, editing, publishing, distribution, coordination of various communication deliverables, to include information papers, guidance memorandums, policies, technical reports, congressional reports, annual reports, and responses to media inquiries, briefing cards, and presentationsDemonstrated ability to effectively interact with and elicit information from engineers and other technical subject matter experts, locate primary sources, synthesize disparate data points into a focused message, and communicate technical topics to non-technical audiencesExperience tracking project progress to planAbility to work effectively both individually and as a member of a teamFlexibility and willingness to work on all aspects of team prioritiesAbility to work with a wide range of contributors, to include engineers, subject matter experts, functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholdersStrong planning, organizational, and time management skillsAbility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work within tight deadlinesExcellent written and oral communication skills, including copy editing experienceAbility to design and produce high-quality products and documentsFamiliarity with Office of the Secretary of Defense and Department of Defense writing styles asProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointProficiency creating charts, tables, and info-graphicsFamiliarity with the Office of the Secretary of War’s Correspondence and Task Management SystemN//ASRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVELLess than 5%Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Created: 2025-10-04