Technical Writer
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Technical Writer (Public Health - HIV/STD Preferred) (Job 1486)”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyCommunications, English, Journalism (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsDHS/GSA Section 508 Certification, AMWA Certification
Field of studyCommunications, English, Journalism (or related)
Study levelMaster's
About Us
DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion” and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.
Overview
DLH Corp. is looking for a Public Health Technical Writer to join our talented and innovative team supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA. This is a hybrid work environment based out of Atlanta. Teleworking most days with visits to the CDC campus for in-person meetings and office visits on an ad hoc basis.
CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), the Division of HIV Prevention (DHP), is charged with preventing HIV infection and reducing the incidence of HIV-related illness and death. The overarching objectives of the contract held by DLH are to assist DHP in addressing its public health mission by providing data management, data governance, data analysis, and data dissemination support to strengthen the nationwide capacity to monitor the HIV epidemic. As such, DLH is seeking an Atlanta-based Technical Writer with the following skills:
Responsibilities
- Writing technical, scientific, and consumer-focused HIV content for dissemination through a variety of channels including web pages and other digital channels.
- Writing and editing Dear Colleague Letters, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical documents, reports, and internal communication.
- Copy editing and content editing scientific and consumer-focused HIV products.
- Communicating via email, over the phone, and in person with Division staff, determining needs, and translating needs into well-produced products.
- Following writing/editing projects through all phases of development, including concept, research, development, clearance reviews, and production.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of experience with technical writing and/or scientific writing.