ICF is hiring: Lead Senior Writer Editor in Reston

ICF is seeking a Senior/Lead Writer/Editor to work on a CDC project. The selected candidate will work across several contract tasks to provide writing/editing leadership for a team of writer/editors across reports, meetings, conferences, etc. The successful candidate will be a highly experienced Writer/Editor who will lead the development, writing, editing, and consultation on the design of content for use in deliverables. As an experienced, motivated Senior/Lead Writer/Editor , you will: Responsibilities Employing the principles of plain language, write and edit materials on a variety of complementary and integrative health-related topics (public health-focused). Function as Senior SME for writing, grammar, and writing mechanics across CDC, partners, and fellow contractor team members on deliverables. Assist contract leadership at ICF and partner in management of day‑to‑day team operations and support related to writing/editing across project deliverables. Assist in the coordination and tracking of tasks across the team or writer/editors and backups. Create meeting summaries for CDC branch or division‑level meetings. Provide review and final quality checks as needed for materials developed and submitted to the team. Collaborate with contract leadership and fellow contractors to improve documentation processes and best practices. Desired Attributes Have a “work until it’s good” mindset. We support and encourage work/life balance, but at the end of the day we must deliver a remarkable product. Multitask. We are a team with lots of projects and this position will work with almost all of the contract task activities. You will have to know when to dive deep into the work and when to surface for everything else. Basic Qualifications 5 years of experience developing, reviewing, and editing a variety of work products. Additional Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in English, communications, or related field. Superlative writing skills and mastery of English grammar and syntax. Demonstrated intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Office 365 and familiarity with Teams/Zoom, to produce consistent and uniform work products. Excellent verbal, oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills, including experience with developing and delivering presentations, writing, and leading weekly meetings with fellow Writer/Editor team members and contract leadership. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including tracking of several drafts across tasks, meetings, etc. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities. Ability to multi‑task in an energized environment and meet deadlines. Experience working successfully in a team environment. Knowledge of plain language writing principles. Experience interacting with government clients. Preferred Skills Master’s Degree in English, Communications, or a related field. Minimum of 5‑10 years of experience developing, reviewing, and editing a variety of work products, including items written by 5‑10 team members or documents with multiple authors. Experience leading a group of contractors serving as editors. Lead Writer/Editor activities would include compiling and editing documents from multiple CDC sources into a single document. Experience developing reports, meeting materials (agendas, meeting notifications for attendees), and meeting summaries on federal contracts, preferably CDC. Knowledge of complementary and integrative public health‑related topics. Knowledge/familiarity of Section 508 requirements. Ability to follow style and branding guidelines. Ability and willingness to learn new computer software applications as necessary. Professional Skills Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities simultaneously in a fast‑paced, changing environment. Strong team player with the ability to take initiative and work well independently. Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy. Responsive, proactive, and open to feedback. Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Ability to work as part of a team and support other team members. Ability to collaborate with others, along with ability to take the initiative and work independently within a fast‑paced environment; ability to take initiative. Job Location The position is 100% remote, but the candidate would need to attend client meetings on‑site in Atlanta, GA (or other meeting locations with travel) at least 2‑3 times per year. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Workplace Discrimination Rights Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Pay Range $89,649.00 - $152,404.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99) #J-18808-Ljbffr