Job Overview
Location
Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Writing
Date Posted
June 20, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Scientific Writer/Editor - ON-CALL role supports high-visibility federal health communications initiatives by developing, editing, and maintaining evidence-based health content for public and professional audiences, translating complex scientific information into clear, accessible formats aligned with federal plain language and health literacy standards.
- • Day-to-day responsibilities include researching, writing, editing, and updating health-related content for web and print; translating complex medical and scientific information into plain language; developing and editing fact sheets and educational materials based on scientific evidence; ensuring alignment with federal plain language and accessibility guidelines; collaborating with subject matter experts and stakeholders; performing quality control reviews for accuracy and consistency; supporting web content updates using CMS; applying web-writing best practices including SEO and scannability; supporting recurring content review cycles; and developing meeting summaries and synthesis documents as needed.
- • ICF International, Inc. is a global advisory and technology services provider that combines unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future; the company is committed to building a workplace where everyone can thrive, is an equal opportunity employer, and provides reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs.
- • The role offers the opportunity to deepen expertise in medical and scientific writing, strengthen skills in plain language and health literacy, gain experience working with federal health agencies, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to impactful public health communications that improve health literacy and access to critical information.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s preferred)
- • At least 3 years of experience writing and editing medical or scientific content
- • Experience writing for public and/or professional audiences
- • Strong understanding of plain language and health literacy principles
- • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- • Ability to synthesize complex scientific material
- • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
🏖️ Benefits
- • Equal opportunity employer with commitment to inclusive workplace
- • Reasonable accommodations available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs
- • Opportunity to work on high-visibility federal health communications initiatives
- • Remote work flexibility (Nationwide Remote Office)
- • Access to ICF’s global advisory and technology services platform
- • Support for professional growth through collaboration with subject matter experts and multidisciplinary teams
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About ICF International, Inc.
Global advisory and technology services provider delivering strategy, analytics, and digital transformation to government and commercial clients. Core capabilities span energy, environment, health, education, and cybersecurity, integrating data science, policy expertise, and implementation support. Founded in 1969, publicly traded on NASDAQ as ICFI, with 9,000+ employees across more than 80 offices worldwide.
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