Senior Writer Project Manager

About Viderity

Viderity is a HUBZone-certified and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering award-winning IT, digital, and creative solutions across federal and commercial markets. Our services span application development, creative services, cybersecurity, data analytics, strategic communications, event management, training, and program management. With over 15 years of proven success and exceptional past performance, we empower clients with innovative, measurable results.

Position Overview

The Senior Writer Project Manager is responsible for leading the development of high-impact written content for the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA) at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This role writes and edits articles, white papers, fact sheets, press releases, and web content that translate complex science into plain language, while managing writing projects from initiation to closure. The Senior Writer Project Manager defines project scope, manages risks and resources, maintains stakeholder communication, mentors junior staff, and helps establish editorial guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 fact-checking, 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.

• Drive high-impact, complex writing projects from initiation to closure, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to specifications.

• Define project scope, manage risks, optimize resources, and maintain stakeholder communication.

• Mentor junior writers and help establish editorial guidelines.

Qualifications

General Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional writing and editing experience, including at least 3 years' experience writing about scientific and technological subjects.

• Demonstrated ability to drive high-impact, complex projects from initiation to closure, delivering 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 fact-checking 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.

Candidates should be prepared to provide writing samples that demonstrate proficiency in the responsibilities above.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary (commensurate with experience).

• On-site role at NSF in Alexandria, VA.