Technical Writer – Federal Healthcare, Junior Level
RP Professional Services
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Analyze, write, and edit position descriptions (PDs) and functional statements for federal healthcare occupations.
- Review multiple versions of similar documents to identify core duties, required knowledge, licensure requirements, and time allocations.
- Consolidate duplicative or overlapping functions into standardized national position descriptions (6–8 pages each).
- Conduct research to align duties with VA mission requirements, organizational functions, and classification frameworks.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) through meetings and incorporate multiple rounds of edits.
- Ensure compliance with the VA Style Guide, federal classification formatting requirements, and Section 508 accessibility standards.
- Support senior VA leadership in a high-visibility environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and 4+ years of relevant experience in job analysis, technical writing, or federal workforce documentation.
- Experience supporting VA or VHA healthcare organizations
- Familiarity with federal position classification standards
- Experience supporting senior government leadership
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
- Up to 4% retirement match with 100% immediate vesting
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
job analysistechnical writingfederal workforce documentationposition descriptionsfunctional statementsfederal position classification standardsresearcheditingcomplianceaccessibility standards
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptabilityleadership supportcritical thinkingproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillstime management