Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LMI is a digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. The Associate Technical Writer will support the Merit Review Support Services contract by developing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation, ensuring clarity and usability for government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform all responsibilities in accordance with LMI/MRSS policies, procedures, and contractual requirements
• Actively engage in your role with accountability, sound judgment, critical thinking and a willingness to learn
• Deliver exceptional service to internal teams and government clients
• Apply continuous improvement and technology-forward thinking in daily work
• Work under the guidance of the Lead Technical Writer to maintain a consistent tone, format, and style across MRSS documentation
• Draft, edit, and format technical and operational materials including SOPs, work instructions, reports, templates, email communications, and presentations
• Review documentation for clarity, grammar, consistency, technical accuracy, plain-language compliance, and accessibility standards
• Learn and apply MRSS, LMI, VA-ORD, and FACA writing and branding standards
• Incorporate feedback from the Lead Technical Writer, SMEs, and peer reviewers in a timely manner
• Ensure documentation reflects current processes, systems, and contract requirements
• Support quality control activities, including pre-delivery reviews and periodic documentation audits
• Apply user-centered thinking when drafting and revising documentation, considering audience needs, workflows, and real-world use cases
• Assist in gathering user feedback to identify documentation gaps and improvement opportunities
• Communicate findings clearly and collaborate effectively across contract teams, demonstrating responsiveness to feedback and changing priorities

Skills

• Associate's degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Information Science, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, including use of templates and basic formatting tools
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience drafting, editing, and formatting structured documents such as policies, procedures, guidance documents, reports, or templates
• Comfort receiving and applying feedback from supervisors and subject matter experts
• Experience collaborating with project teams to translate complex information into clear, user-focused documentation
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• Experience supporting VA, NIH, DoD, or other government research or review
• Familiarity with peer review, grant review, or research review processes
• Exposure to plain language principles and human-centered documentation practices
• Experience with document management systems or collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams)
• Ability to analyze documentation and recommend improvements for clarity, efficiency, and usability

Company Overview

• LMI is a consulting firm dedicated to improving the management of government. It was founded in 1961, and is headquartered in Virginia, Nebraska, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.lmi.org.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• LMI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 38 in 2025, 20 in 2024, 17 in 2023, 5 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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