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Requisition #: 184
Job Title: Content Writer
Location: 875 N. Randolph St, Ste 325 Arlington, Virginia 22203
Clearance Level: Active DoD - NACI
Required Certification(s):
- No professional certification will be required
SUMMARY
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) is a United States Air Force global organization that discovers, shapes and champions basic science that profoundly impacts the future Air and Space Force. AFOSR directs the Air Force’s investments in basic research within government, university, and industry laboratories, and ensures the transition of those research results. Agile Defense provides IT operations, cyber security, business systems development, and internal communications support for AFOSR HQ. in Arlington Va.
AFOSR requires support in capturing, writing, documenting, organizing, editing, and storytelling of scientific business with partners and stakeholders to shape impactful messages related to basic research. The contractor shall support AFOSR’s full mission business with technical writing expertise primarily focused on current research projects and their impacts on the DoD and Air Force through the writing of stories and other materials for both technical and non-technical audiences.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The contractor will research, write, and edit technical scientific stories, strategic outreach materials, technology transition reports and content related to strategic partnerships.
- Produce clear, concise, accurate and engaging content that appeals to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- The contractor will collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and insights for content development. Work will require editing and proofreading written materials for clarity, coherence, and adherence to DAF guidelines. Attend various AFOSR meetings to capture notes from partnership discussions and engagements.
- Produce content that is error-free, grammatically correct, and aligned with established standards.
- Manage content resources, reports, notes, transition stories, in support of AFOSR’s partnership and transition objectives in designated AFOSR systems.
- Provide data entry of technical transition stories, partnership successes, and meeting events for historical reference and data transition metrics.
- Created “products” will include a broad array of technical writing scientific success stories to include but not be limited to, transition reports, technology impact reports, partnerships, collaboration meetings, after-action event reports, interview summaries of principal investigators and subject matter experts, integrated analytical partnership reports, partnership highlight reports, talking points, white papers, strategic outreach briefings & materials and an internal monthly newsletters
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Certifications
- No professional certification will be required.
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
- Associates degree or higher in English, Journalism, Communications, or related discipline.
- 1+ years’ experience in a profession writing position such as Technical or Content Writer, Editor, Journalist, etc.
- Strong writing skills: Ability to communicate complex research findings in a clear and engaging manner.
- Research proficiency: Capability to understand and summarize diverse topics without requiring advanced technical expertise.
- Excellent organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
- Adaptability: Willingness to learn and write about various subjects, adjusting writing style as needed.
- Attention to detail: Ensure accuracy and consistency in written content, adhering to agency guidelines.
- Strong communication skills: Collaborate effectively with researchers, presenting information in a comprehensible way.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe document creation/editing products, diagramming tools (Visio), and basic content management systems.
Preferred Skills
- Interest and experience in writing about basic scientific topics and research
- Comfortable working and collaborating with people at all levels of the organization
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
- The employee will generally sit at a computer during the business day which therefore makes the work sedentary in nature. No significant lifting is expected.
Strength Demands
- Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs. A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.
Physical Requirements
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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Agile Defense is subject to federal vaccine mandates or other customer/facility vaccination requirements as a federal contractor. As such, to protect its employees' health and safety and comply with customer requirements, Agile Defense may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor 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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
