Copy EditorQuality Control Specialist On-Call

ICF is seeking an experienced Copyeditor/Proofreader/QC Specialist to support the development review and quality control of health-related communications outreach materials reports website content and meeting deliverables for federal clients. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in copyediting and proofreading strong command of multiple style guides and experience ensuring accuracy consistency and compliance across a wide range of written products in a fast-paced detail-oriented environment. Candidates should have strong editorial judgment a commitment to accuracy and experience supporting high-quality communications in mission-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities
Perform copyediting proofreading and quality control review of reports fact sheets newsletters website content conference materials and other communications products.

• Ensure consistency with client project and industry style guides including APA AP and NIH-specific standards.
• Review and correct content for grammar punctuation syntax formatting clarity and accuracy.
• Support conference and meeting communications by editing correspondence maintaining speaker biographies and related materials and reviewing registration information for completeness and accuracy.
• Review and update web content through content management systems and conduct routine quality control checks to identify and resolve errors or inconsistencies.
• Maintain reference materials such as acronym lists editorial guidance and standardized language resources.
• Contribute to monthly reports and other project documentation by editing content and verifying completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with project staff to support high-quality deliverables for federal health clients.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in English communications education journalism or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5 years of professional experience in copyediting proofreading and quality control review.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience supporting NIH HHS FDA or other federal health agencies.
• Familiarity with dietary supplements rare diseases clinical trials or other public health subject matter.
• Background in reviewing technical or scientific documentation for both content quality and formatting consistency.

Other Skills:

• Demonstrated experience editing health scientific technical or government communications materials.
• Expert knowledge of editorial conventions grammar punctuation and document formatting standards.
• Experience applying multiple style guides and adapting to project-specific requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments with accuracy and consistency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and comfort working in web-based content management systems.

Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: