Communications Specialist/Editor

<div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Tahoma';"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(ID: 2026-2660)</span><br> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Axle</strong> is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).</span></p> </div> <div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Tahoma';"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Benefits We Offer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">100% Medical, Dental &amp; Vision Coverage for Employees</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">401K match up to 5%</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Educational Benefits for Career Growth</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employee Referral Bonus</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible Spending Accounts:</span> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Healthcare (FSA)</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ck-content" style="font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 11pt;" data-wrapper="true"> <p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p> <p class="codex-docx-preview_heading1"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Axle is seeking a<strong> Senior Communications Specialist and Editor </strong>to support the Office of the Director Support within the Center for Preparedness (CP), Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), <strong>located in Washington, DC. </strong>This position supports communications for public health preparedness and emergency response missions.</span></p> <p class="codex-docx-preview_heading1"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop communication strategies and plans that align with program objectives and goals.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare written and electronic information materials for a variety of audiences, including reports, briefings, and media outreach materials.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proofread and edit business, technical, and scientific documentation for clarity, accuracy, and publication readiness.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Conduct media and content analysis.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain social media channels and websites, including updating content and related materials.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Monitor press coverage through press calls, news alerts, and other sources.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Build relationships with members of the press and maintain specialized media contacts.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attend workshops, seminars, and meetings to remain informed of scientific and policy trends.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Identify meetings and conferences that provide opportunities to promote program initiatives.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide communications and media subject matter expertise and coordinate media engagements.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_heading1" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Preferred Qualifications</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Fourteen to sixteen years of relevant experience in business, technical, or scientific writing, including organizing and gathering information to develop reports, briefings, and media outreach materials.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficiency in proofreading and editing business, technical, or scientific documentation.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of desktop publishing systems, graphics software, and basic HTML coding to create, edit, and prepare materials for publication.</span></li> </ul> <p class="codex-docx-preview_heading1"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Work Location and Schedule</strong></span></p> <ul> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Primary duty location: Washington, DC.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Onsite attendance is required.</strong></span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Eight-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, within the 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time operating window, with availability during core hours of 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Alternative schedules require approval.</span></li> <li class="codex-docx-preview_listbullet codex-docx-preview-num-1-0" style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Emergency response assignments may require work outside traditional hours, schedule flexibility within the standard 40-hour workweek, or deployment at the program office’s request.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Tahoma'; text-align: center;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: <span style="color: black;"><a href="mailto:[redacted]" target=" _blank">[redacted]</a> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.</span></p> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$80,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$85,000 USD</span></div></div></div>