Technical Writer/Editor

Job Description

McKing Consulting Corporation is a veteran-owned professional services corporation offering innovative management consulting support to the Federal and state government and private industries. McKing operates full-service project offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Rockville, Maryland. Currently, McKing provides a wide range of technical assistance to multiple federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies. More corporate information can be found at

The Translation, Applied Research, Dissemination, and Implementation Science (TARDIS) Team is located within the Program Development and Evaluation Branch (PDEB), in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention (DNPAO). TARDIS is responsible for conducting translation and training activities for DNPAO’s State Nutrition and Physical Activity (SPAN) program, High Obesity Program (HOP), and Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program. The TARDIS team provides important translation work to recipients, including the provision of success stories review and feedback and the coordination of writing workshops that enhance the skills of recipients to develop manuscripts for publication. In addition, the TARDIS team annually provides a national training opportunity and weekly networking calls for recipients and DNPAO staff.

McKing seeks a full-time writer/editor to supplement the TARDIS team by providing professional writing and editing services, in addition to supporting monthly planning and implementation of trainings.

Task Examples Include:

Provide translation technical assistance to PDEB recipients and staff

Review and provide feedback on annual success stories (two per recipient)

Assist in the monthly planning and implementation of recipient trainings (virtual and/or in person)

Develop a minimum of one translation product and/or tool

Develop a minimum of one manuscript for publication.

Review and provide technical assistance to recipients in manuscript development of manuscripts for publication

Monthly documentation of technical assistance using the CDC AMP system that captures grantee interactions and communications

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s/5 years’ experience

High School/9 years

Preferred Skills:

Strong writing skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Manuscript/product development and publication expertise

Technical assistance expertise

Experience in training development and implementation

Professional Competencies Preferred:

Superb writing and editing, skills

The ability to work independently, as well as with a team

Federal Government Experience is desired but not essential

Full-time