[Hiring] Communications & Technical Writing Specialist @Aptive

Role Description

As a Junior Communications & Technical Writing Specialist supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Center for Care and Payment Innovation (CCPI), aligned with the Strategic Planning Division (SPD) within Planning, Innovation & Modernization (PIM), you will provide day-to-day technical writing, editing, and communications product support to the program. This is a support-oriented, writing-focused role suited to a detail-oriented communications or technical-writing professional who can translate program, pilot, and policy information into clear, accurate, well-organized content.

• Draft, write, and edit recurring SPD/CCPI communications products — including social media content, press-release support materials, and one-pagers — for senior staff review and Government approval prior to release.
• Provide technical writing and editing support across written work products developed under the task order, gathering and analyzing program, pilot, and policy information.
• Perform structured quality-control review of written deliverables — checking grammar, factual accuracy, terminology, and consistency of voice and style against SPD/CCPI, VHA, and VA guidance.
• Independently verify quantitative claims, program status representations, and cited references in written products against authoritative source documentation.
• Edit and format written products, including reports, briefing materials, and presentations, to meet Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Draft and format content for weekly team updates and weekly briefing-deck compilation.
• Maintain the weekly communications tracker, keeping records of product status, review cycles, and distribution current for the communications team.
• Support the monthly outreach-material refresh by drafting and updating existing communications content.
• Provide writing and editing support for recurring program documentation, such as meeting agendas, minutes, and status-report narratives.
• Provide general writing, editing, and administrative support to the communications function, and other duties as directed by the Program Director or COR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Communications, Technical Writing, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Affairs, or a closely related field required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in communications, technical writing/editing, public relations, or a related support capacity.
• Demonstrated experience with technical writing and editing — gathering, analyzing, and translating complex or technical information into clear, accurate documents.
• Experience drafting or editing communications products such as social media content, press releases, one-pagers, newsletters, or briefing materials.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with close attention to detail, factual accuracy, deadlines, and consistency in voice, terminology, and formatting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; experience formatting documents to meet Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within established timelines, templates, and Government review cycles in a fast-paced federal environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential and pass a VA background investigation.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).

Company Description

Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day.

• Founded: 2012
• Employees: 300+ nationwide

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.