Technical Writer, Senior

Join our team as Senior Technical Writer and support the Technology Partnerships Office (TPO) at NOAA by providing scientific writing and editing support to develop clear, compelling, and concise communications adhering to AP and federal Plain Language guidelines.

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Work Schedule and Location:

Remote: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM EST.

Responsibilities

• Website and Social Media Communication Support:
  • Coordinate communications requirements
  • Develop themes, schedules, and content for updates to the external website, internal Google Site, and social media platforms
  • Develop written content and input into the appropriate system (WordPress, Google Site, Twitter, LinkedIn) for management approval.
  • Coordinate with program managers and other technical SMEs to develop content for a newsletter, as well as updates for NOAA management
  • Work with the customer stakeholders to ensure tasks are on track.
• Develop and upload marketing content for the NOAA Technology Marketplace and the related Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Business Site.
  • Work with customer stakeholders to ensure tasks remain on track.
  • Research and source content to support the ongoing development of the NOAA Technology Marketplace.
  • Develop clear and compelling public summaries of NOAA and NOAA-funded technologies from complex scientific and legal documents, such as patents and white papers.
  • Identify and write up benefits statements for each technology that are clear and compelling.
  • Upload and format final technology content through existing TPO content management systems.
  • Work with customer stakeholders to upload NOAA technology content to the FLC Business website.
  • Regularly review content to ensure listings are current.
• Identify and develop engaging stories depicting successful activities resulting from the efforts of TPO staff.
  • Research and source content to support the development of success stories for the TPO, the Technology Transfer Program and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program.
  • Interview appropriate sources to elicit information for each story, as needed.
  • Develop complete stories with supporting imagery in standard word processing formats (Google Docs, Microsoft Word)
  • Upon successful completion and approval, upload content to the TPO website.
  • Develop related marketing materials through social media and other formats to promote the content and drive viewers to the TPO website.
• Support the TPO Director and Deputy to promote TPO's partnership with The Maritime Alliance, participation in the TMA Blue Tech Week, and support for the New Blue Economy.
  • Develop marketing material leading up to TPO's participation in Blue Tech Week in November 2022.
  • Develop and conduct technology discovery for NOAA innovations to feature at Blue Tech Week.
  • Attend meetings related to Blue Tech Week or the New Blue Economy.
  • Support the virtual meetings and seminars leading up to Blue Tech Week in coordination with The Maritime Alliance staff

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: BA/BS in a scientific field, environmental or technical discipline.
• Clearance: Must obtain a Public Trust
• Years of experience: 8+ years of professional and/or academic experience. Advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter periods of required experience. Internships count.
• Other Qualifications: ability to effectively translate complex scientific concepts into clear and widely understandable text.

Desired:

• A degree that aligns specifically with NOAA's missions; environmental science, oceanography, meteorology, etc.

Why Join Our Team

At FedWriters, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. As part of our rapidly growing company, you'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FedWriters is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range (Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors)

$ 25.00 - $ 30.50 /Hr.