Job Summary

Aptive seeks a Technical Writer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) Electronic Heath Record Modernization (EHRM).

The expected compensation at the time of requisition creation, is between $100,000 and $120,000. The position offers with medical, dental and vision coverage. Additional benefits such as 401K, disability insurance and PTO are provided as well.

Primary Responsibilities
• Ability to draft content from existing materials and input from clients and Project Managers
• Advanced use of MS Word with a demonstrated ability to follow templates, apply styles, and
format new and existing documents.
• Apply formatting skills to insert figures, tables, charts, and graphics into Word documents.
• Create and format data tables, graphs, and charts in MS Excel for use in documents, including
data entry.
• Review and format presentations in MS PowerPoint, including proofreading content on slides,
inserting graphics, and modifying design.
• Provide technical writing and editing support or be able to grow into the role of proofreading and
editing documents for correct grammar, structure, clarity, and consistency.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to understand deliverable requirements, including deadlines,
formats, and structure.
• Follow instructions regarding document revisions, including additions and corrections to existing
documents.
• Convert documents to PDFs with bookmarks, including tables, figures, and appendices

Minimum Qualifications
• 3+ years of relevant work experience / 7+ years for senior level
• Bachelor's degree
• Flexible and open to change
• Ability to work during regular business hours to attend all client and internal team meetings during
the work week.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Desired Qualifications
• Understanding of the clinical healthcare environment.
• Experience in developing Health related administrative documentation or Health technology
related end user materials
• Expertise in 508 Compliance
• Strong hands-on analytical, project management and communication skills.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues; desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly
evolving environment.
• Capable self-starter with a drive to get all types of work done and high attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to communicate across most mediums and settings.
• Master's degree in a related field of study.

About Aptive

Aptive is a management consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia. With more than 500 employees across the U.S., we primarily support the federal government - more than a dozen agencies like Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Library of Commerce, Customs and Border Protection and the National Science Foundation. Our work focuses on applying creativity, technology and human-centered services to improve performance, bridge divides and elevate the lives of millions of people who count on government. services every day.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.

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