Overview

The Associate Technical Writer supports the Merit Review Support Services (MRSS) contract by developing, editing, and maintaining clear, accurate, and timely technical and programmatic documentation in accordance with contract requirements, client standards, and established MRSS processes. Under the guidance of the Lead Technical Writer, this role helps ensure consistency, usability, and quality across deliverables supporting Merit Review operations, data management, and stakeholder communications.

The ideal candidate will consider user needs, workflows, and pain points when creating documentation, ensuring materials are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with how end users consume and apply the information to their work. This role collaborates closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), Program Analysts, Project Managers, and document owners to translate complex technical, regulatory, and operational information into well-structured materials tailored to government and program stakeholders, incorporating feedback to support continuous improvement.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

Position Expectations 

• 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.

Job Responsibilities 

• 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.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, & 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.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills  

• 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.

Target salary range: $80,000-$85,000

Disclaimer: 

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.

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