Technical Writer​/Editor

Position Overview

The Program Translation Team (PTT) is located within the Program Development and Evaluation Branch (PDEB), in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention (DNPAO). The PTT is responsible for conducting translation and training activities for DNPAO’s State Nutrition and Physical Activity (SPAN) program, High Obesity Program (HOP), Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program, Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country (GHWIC), Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country (TPWIC), and Tribal Epidemiology Centers Public Health Infrastructure (TECPHI) programs.

The team provides translation work to recipients, including success story reviews and feedback, and coordinates writing workshops that enhance recipients’ skills to develop manuscripts for publication. The PTT annually provides a national training opportunity and weekly networking calls for recipients and DNPAO staff.

The contractor seeks a full-time writer/editor to supplement the PTT by providing professional writing and editing services, and supporting monthly planning and implementation of trainings.

• Provide translation technical assistance to PDEB recipients and staff
• Review and provide feedback on annual success stories (up to two per recipient)
• Assist in the monthly planning and implementation of recipient trainings (virtual and/or in person)
• Develop a minimum of one translation product and/or tool
• Develop a minimum of one manuscript for publication
• Review and provide technical assistance to recipients in development of manuscripts for publication
• Monthly documentation of technical assistance using the CDC AMP system that captures grantee interactions and communications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5 years’ experience
• High school diploma or equivalent and 9 years’ experience

• Strong writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Manuscript/product development and publication expertise
• Technical assistance expertise
• Experience in training development and implementation

• Superb writing and editing skills
• The ability to work independently, as well as with a team
• Federal government experience is desired but not essential

Entry level

Full-time

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Government Administration