Authored Works Review (Editor)

Authored Works Review (Editor)

TJFACT is seeking an experienced Authored Works Review (Editor) to support the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, MD. This position is responsible for the comprehensive review, editing, coordination, and management of written materials intended for public release.

The ideal candidate will bring exceptional editorial expertise, experience working within healthcare, military, or similarly regulated environments, and the ability to manage written products through complex stakeholder review and approval processes while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and compliance.

Please note: This position is being recruited in support of a proposal effort. Any offer of employment is contingent upon contract award and successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end editorial lifecycle for public-facing written materials, including articles, reports, web content, and leadership messaging.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive editorial calendar, track materials through multiple stages of review, and ensure established deadlines are met.
• Review, edit, and proofread content for clarity, accuracy, grammar, consistency, and compliance with Associated Press (AP) Style, command style guides, and applicable regulations.
• Conduct detailed fact-checking and source verification for claims, statistics, medical information, and other published content.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts (SMEs) across clinical and administrative departments to validate technical and medical information.
• Serve as a central point of coordination between authors, SMEs, legal counsel, and Public Affairs leadership throughout the review and revision process.
• Support the development, maintenance, and enforcement of organizational style guidance to ensure a consistent and professional voice across communications.
• Manage final clearance and approval processes, including preparing finalized materials for review and approval by senior Public Affairs leadership.
• Ensure written materials appropriately safeguard Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) information and Protected Health Information (PHI).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• Five (5) + years of professional editing, copyediting, technical writing, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing complex written materials; experience with medical research, public policy, military doctrine, or similar technical content strongly preferred.
• Exceptional command of English grammar, punctuation, proofreading, and AP Style.
• Experience supporting healthcare communications, military public affairs, or another regulated, high-visibility communications environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of HIPAA and PHI safeguarding requirements.
• Experience managing editorial calendars, multi-author publications, or similar editorial workflows.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy, fact-checking, and source verification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), Military Health System (MHS), Defense Health Agency (DHA), or a Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Experience coordinating written products through formal legal, public affairs, leadership, or organizational clearance processes.
• Experience developing or maintaining organizational editorial or style guides.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000 – $105,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, contractual requirements, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

TJFACT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We reserve the right to modify or revise job descriptions, in whole or in part. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with applicable law.