Internal Writer

Chantilly, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Internal Writer Location

Alexandria VA (Primarily On-Site at NSF Headquarters; Limited Telework with Approval)

Position Type

Full-Time Federal Government Contract Support

Project Summary

The Internal Writer supports NSFs internal communications by developing content for staff leadership messaging and agency-wide announcements. This role translates complex scientific and technical topics into clear engaging language tailored to internal audiences ensuring consistency clarity and accessibility.

Role Summary

The Internal Writer produces high-quality internal communications content including articles web pages fact sheets blogs and other publications. The role ensures that all materials comply with the Plain Writing Act of 2010 Section 508 accessibility standards and NSF branding guidelines.

Primary Responsibilities

Write and edit articles white papers fact sheets blogs press releases web pages and other publications on science topics of staff and stakeholder interest including potentially sensitive or controversial topics.
Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into plain language for non-expert internal audiences.
Draft and edit web content summarizing policies and guidance for NSF staff and awardees.
Conduct research and fact-checking by collaborating with OLPA staff program officials and scientists to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Ensure all written products comply with federal plain-language and accessibility standards.
Submit two writing samples demonstrating ability to communicate scientific content effectively to internal audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of professional writing and editing experience including at least 3 years writing about scientific or technological subjects.
Experience writing for federal agencies scientific funders or research-focused organizations (preferred).
Experience producing both short- and long-format content including press releases fact sheets blogs reports and web pages.
Experience conducting research and fact-checking using written sources and SME interviews.
Degree in journalism communications or a science-related field (preferred).
Ability to distill complex scientific and technical topics into clear compelling language for diverse internal audiences.
Proficiency in AP Style plain-language writing and editing for scientific accuracy.
Familiarity with federal communication requirements including the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and Section 508 compliance.
Knowledge of SEO and answer-engine optimization (AEO) principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal or research-focused organizations internal communications.
Familiarity with NSF programs policies and internal communications channels.
Ability to balance scientific accuracy with accessibility and readability for diverse staff audiences.

Professional Attributes

Exceptional writing storytelling and editorial judgment.
Strong research analytical and fact-checking skills.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects under tight deadlines.
Collaborative team player comfortable working with scientists program officials and leadership.

Job Title: Internal Writer Location Alexandria VA (Primarily On-Site at NSF Headquarters; Limited Telework with Approval) Position Type Full-Time Federal Government Contract Support Project Summary The Internal Writer supports NSFs internal communications by developing content for staff leadership ...