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<h2>Overview</h2> <p>Join our team as a Senior Technical Writer and support GSA's Center for Emerging Building Technologies (CEBT) by translating complex DOE National Laboratory measurement and verification (M&V) reports into clear, decision-ready communications. You will review technical report drafts, develop four-page Findings Summary Documents and webinar materials, and draft press releases and industry articles, ensuring GSA leadership and stakeholders can quickly understand and act on evaluation findings.</p> <p> </p> <p>FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>**Position is contingent upon contract award**</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Work Schedule and Location:</strong></p> <p><strong>Remote</strong>: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Central Time.</p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Translate dense technical reports from DOE National Laboratories into polished, executive-ready findings summaries</li> <li>Review draft technical reports and work directly with lab teams to sharpen clarity and resolve open feedback</li> <li>Write press releases, award and conference applications, and articles that showcase program results to external audiences</li> <li>Build webinar content and briefing materials that make technical findings land with non-technical stakeholders</li> <li>Interview deployment teams and turn their insights into newsletters and case studies</li> <li>Draft leadership communications, including a recurring executive update, with a consistent, polished voice</li> <li>Craft content that answers the big questions decision-makers care about: what the technology is, why it matters, and what GSA should do next</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <p>Required: </p> <ul> <li>Requires a Bachelor's Degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience.</li> <li>Proven ability to translate complex building technology data into executive-level communications</li> <li>Sufficient technical knowledge of building technologies, measurement and verification (M&V) processes, and data analysis to provide meaningful review of technical reports</li> <li>Strong stakeholder communication and strategic messaging skills</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2>Why Join Our Team</h2> <p> </p> <p>At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:</p> <ul> <li>Health Insurance</li> <li>Dental Insurance</li> <li>Vision Insurance</li> <li>Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance</li> <li>Life Insurance</li> <li>401(k) Plan</li> <li>Holiday Pay</li> <li>Paid Time Off</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. </strong></p> <h2>Pay Range</h2> <p>Negotiable</p>

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