Senior Technical Writer

Do you have strong technical writing and editing skills? Do you work well with a team, pay close attention to detail, and are process oriented?

Ripple Effect is seeking a Technical Writer to perform analytical writing on a full-time basis to support our proposals and publication process. As a Technical Writer, you will collaborate closely with business development staff and subject matter experts to understand complex proposal requirements and translate them into compliance outlines and insightful output for various audiences.

Responsibilities will include overseeing proposal document management from the outline, writing, editorial, graphics, and electronic publication in PDF format. You will write, edit, and format proposal volumes, meeting notes, team communications, and any other technical or lay documents for science and health related proposals. You will also contribute to data visualization and infographics to effectively communicate proposal messaging. The successful applicant must also be willing to learn new topic areas to write compelling content.

If you are a detail-oriented writer with a strong background in data analysis, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We foster a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment and we offer competitive compensation and benefits.

General Information  

• Job Code: CAT-WE-04T
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD  
• Employee Type: Temporary
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements)  
• Telework: Remote
• Travel Required: None
• Security clearance: None 
• Citizenship: Not required, but must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship 
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary Range: $41.37 - $47.57 per hour (how we pay and promote)

Responsibilities  

• Performs analyses to develop compliance matrices and outlines based on reviewing lengthy solicitation documents
• Simplifies complex materials for effective presentation to a target audience and translates complex jargon to technically accurate plain language
• Utilizes best practices for writing /editing such as: maintaining continuity of style, voices, and complying with style guides
• Provides coordination of business development efforts, shepherding proposals through to submission
• Performs advanced desktop publishing in Word and PDF to produce high-quality proposal submissions
• Writes and sends emails, meeting invitations, and other partner, client, and internal communications
• Drafts meeting notes, and tracks meeting related content including agenda topics, participant list, pre- and post-work to accomplish proposal objectives
• Provides expert advice to develop a wide range of deliverables in support of business development including reports, communications, presentations, kickoff and briefing decks, and training materials.
• Ensures proposals are of high quality and adhere to guidelines for format, content and accessibility
• Assesses and implements technology solutions to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of content delivery, information management, and process improvement
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• 6 years of relevant professional experience, including:
• 1 year experience providing direct human subjects protection support to the OHARO
• IRB experience

Basic Requirements

• Ability to translate complex scientific content and concepts in plain language through writing
• Ability to independently conduct research to draft accurate and appropriate audience-specific content
• Ability to edit materials to meet proposal needs and in compliance with style guides
• Excellent grammatical/punctuation skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite, especially Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively in SharePoint or Teams to accomplish tasks

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what it takes to become a Rippler here.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Degree in science or health field
• Experience in health or science-based technical writing
• Availability to start within two days of an offer
• Experience with federal government contracting

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply!

About Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across communications & outreach, research & evaluation, policy & program management, digital transformation, and strategic staffing solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences.  

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.