Job Title: Technical Editor & Grant Review Coordinator

Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid)

Type: Full-time

Position Description

Weris, Inc., a government contracting and consulting company, is seeking a Technical Editor & Grant Review Coordinator to support the development and review of grant applications. This role is responsible for synthesizing and summarizing grant applications into concise, high-quality summary statements while also assisting in the recruitment of peer reviewers in specialized subject matter areas within behavioral health disciplines and facilitating the review cycle.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical writing and editing experience, familiarity with the grant review process, and an ability to engage and manage expert reviewers. The role requires an analytical mindset and the ability to extract key insights from peer reviewer data to enhance future recruitment and evaluation efforts.

This is a hybrid role based in Reston, VA.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Editing & Grant Review Support

Review and synthesize grant applications into clear, well-structured summary statements for program use.
Ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and clarity in written materials, adhering to established guidelines and editorial standards.
Maintain editorial integrity by fact-checking, revising, and formatting content to ensure it meets agency expectations.

Data Analysis & Process Improvement

Analyze reviewer demographics, participation trends, and expertise to identify gaps and optimize recruitment efforts.
Contribute to year-end reporting and strategic improvements to enhance the grant review process and reviewer experience.
Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to support program analysis and performance tracking.

Qualifications & Skills

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Communications, English, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in technical editing, grant coordination, or peer review management.
Strong technical writing and editing skills with experience in reviewing grant applications, research documents, or scientific reports.
Proficiency in content management systems and adherence to editorial style guides (GPO, APA, or AMA preferred).
Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or Excel preferred) to track reviewer trends and program performance.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, coordinate across teams, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.

Benefits Overview

Weris, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer contributed medical, dental, and vision insurance with plan options (available day 1 of employment), Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Professional Development Reimbursement, Employer paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, 11 Observed Paid Federal Holidays, generous PTO accruals, and an employer matched 401(k) plan.

EEO Statement

Weris, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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