Project Lead / Senior Scientific Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Overview

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in the health, agriculture, technology, and other government services. TMS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders.

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Lead / Senior Scientific Writer to support the review and approval of clearance actions (e.g., funding, protocol, publication). This position is contingent upon contract award. 

This is a fully remote position; candidates must be based and reside in the United States. 

Responsibilities

• Write and/or edit technical and scientific documents including scientific manuscripts to provide support for interpretation and explanation of a wide range of topics. Tailor written products for specific audiences with differing levels of interest and understanding of the subject matter.
• Support development of technical writing capacity among Atlanta-based and field staff.
• Assist in the document development and review process to ensure quality of scientific/technical documents (articles, scientific manuscripts, guidance documents) before they are input into the official clearance system, including negotiating and incorporating pre-clearance comments in coordination with primary author.
• Assist in overseeing the finalization and clearing of publications, including final reviews of documents for logic, clarity, style, consistency, and format consistent with the intended publication.
• Write and publish documents in support of Professional support services provided for publication to web.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience writing, editing, and coordinating scientific, technical, or public health documents.
• 2 years of prior experience working at CDC required.
• Demonstrated experience developing and editing: 

1. Scientific manuscripts
2. Peer-reviewed journal articles
3. Technical reports
4. Guidance documents
5. Research protocols
6. Funding or clearance packages

• Experience supporting document review, approval, and publication workflows.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts, researchers, scientists, epidemiologists, clinicians, and program staff.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent document review cycles and competing deadlines.
• Superior multi-tasking and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize assignments, while remaining flexible to changing priorities and new initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders and external partners.
• Responsive stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience writing, reviewing, and editing internal and external program communication materials.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom meeting management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently manage and respond to multiple requests and priorities.
• Ability to think critically, analyze situations and data, and solve problems.
• Ability to obtain government clearance. 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Life Sciences, Epidemiology, Biomedical Sciences, Health Communications, Technical Writing, or a related scientific discipline.
• Master's degree (MPH, MS, MPH, MPA, or related field) preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Who We Are

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) is a public health contractor, certified 8(a) business, owned by St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. (ANC). We listen to our stakeholders and leverage our science, technology, communication, and program expertise to understand and provide feedback as we develop solutions.

Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Tanaq is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify. 

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