Technical Writer (Public Health/Epidemiology)

Company: General Dynamics Information Technology
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: August 27, 2020

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Suitability: No Suitability Required Public Trust/Other Required: NACLC (T3) Job Family: SCA Job Description: This position supports the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division (AFHSD) of the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The AFHSD is the central medical surveillance and epidemiological resource for the U.S. Armed Forces. The goal of the AFHSD is to provide timely, relevant, actionable and comprehensive health surveillance information in order to promote, maintain and enhance the health of military and military-associated populations. We are seeking a Technical Writer to support The Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR), a peer-reviewed journal launched in 1995. The MSMR is the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division's flagship publication. The MSMR provides monthly evidence-based estimates of the incidence, prevalence, distribution, impact, and trends of health-related conditions in service members and military associated populations. Modeled after the CDC---s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), the MSMR is a primary vehicle for disseminating medical surveillance information of broad interest throughout the DoD. In this role, the ideal candidate will serve as a managing editor for the MSMR and coordinates editorial processes to include the following: Coordination of external submissions to the MSMR; correspondence with manuscript authors, verification of appropriate clearances prior to publication Coordination of the internal and external review process for all MSMR manuscripts; to correspondence with reviewers; preparation of reviews for manuscript authors and receipt of author responses and revision Proofing and editing of all MSMR manuscripts prior to publication Oversight of MSMR layout and coordination with graphic artist Ensures MSMR documents meet editorial and customer specifications and adhere to standards for quality, graphics, format, and style. Interfaces with authors, MSMR editorial staff, external authors, and subject matter experts in coordinating/preparing the manuscripts for publication Maintain editorial and publication calendar and ensure that manuscript and MSMR deadlines are met In consultation with contributing editors and editor-in-chief, develop topics for possible MSMR manuscripts. Tasks associated with this may include literature review, development of analysis plans, and drafting initial manuscript. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or related field 1 or more years of related experience preparing and editing technical documentation. 1 or more years of related experience in public health, health communication, or similar Must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively in a multidisciplinary team Must be able to meet recurring and frequent deadlines and manage publication timelines. Experience in writing or editing manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed medical journals required Must be secret clearable PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or related field Experience in medical surveillance preferred Active NACLC or Secret Clearance GDITPriority MilitaryHealthGDITJobs Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Some Telecommuting Allowed Work Location: USA MD Silver Spring Additional Work Locations: We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done. GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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