Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
Job DescriptionIn this Senior Writer role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Write and edit articles, white papers, fact sheets, blogs, press releases, web pages, and other publications on science topics of stakeholder interest, including those addressing significant or potentially controversial topics.
- Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into plain language for non-expert audiences.
- Draft and edit web content summarizing policies and guidance for proposers and awardees.
- Conduct research and factchecking, collaborating with OLPA staff, program officials, and scientists to ensure accuracy and clarity of all written products.
- Ensure all products comply with the "Plain Writing Act of 2010" and Section 508 accessibility standards
Job requirements
- Minimum 5 years of professional writing and editing experience, including at least 3 years' experience writing about scientific and technological subjects.
- Drives high-impact, complex projects from initiation to closure, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
- Experience writing for federal agencies, scientific funders, or research-focused organizations (preferred).
- Experience writing both short- and long format content, including press releases, fact sheets, blogs, reports and webpages.
- Experience conducting research and factchecking using written sources and direct interviews with subject-matter experts.
- Degree in journalism, communications or a science-related field (preferred).
- Ability to distill complex scientific and technical topics into clear, compelling language for diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in AP Style, plain language writing, and editing for scientific accuracy.
- Familiarity with federal communication requirements, including the "Plain Writing Act of 2010" and Section 508 compliance.
- Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) and answer engine optimization (AEO) principles.
Basic Qualifiers:
- Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a science-related field (preferred).
- Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? No
- Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 5
- Minimum Clearance to Start: Public Trust
- Work Status Allowable: US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Travel and Telecommuting:
- Travel: Little (less than 10%)
- Telecommute Options: On site. Ability to work core hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.
Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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We are a team of visionary leaders who shift the paradigm to bring our customers game changing innovations and emerging technologies to strengthen their missions. As a Vision, Mission, and Driven company, VMD has been delivering information technology solutions to the Federal government in Agile Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection since 2002. Our staff of over 700 employees support large mission agencies (Civilian and Defense), through actionable, transformational, and scalable approaches that result in value and cost savings to mission focused programs. Agile Engineering We Build Mission Critical Applications – Fast. VMD’s full stack Agile Engineering solutions are designed for organizations to adapt quickly and respond to today’s rapidly changing digital demands. We employ flexible software development services that include DevSecOps, Agile Transformation, and Cloud Modernization techniques that allow our customers to become highly adaptive and resilient organizations. Cybersecurity We Solve Tomorrow’s Digital Threats Today. VMD is at the forefront of bringing game changing full spectrum cybersecurity solutions to our customers to protect, defend, and neutralize emerging cyber threats. We employ proactive and reactive cybersecurity measures to assist customers with overall cyber strategy, governance, penetration testing, incident response, cyber hunt, network monitoring, and risk and vulnerability assessments. Critical Infrastructure Protection We Protect Our Nation’s Vital Infrastructures from Emerging Threats. VMD’s critical infrastructure protection (CIP) solutions help strengthen and maintain our nation’s vital physical and virtual assets, systems, and networks. We use advanced technologies and techniques to protect and secure our nation’s airports and their passengers, Defense Industrial Base assets, and mission-critical government systems and networks.
