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About Us:
Bixal is a consulting company based in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Location
This role can work remotely from anywhere in the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.
What Will You Do?
Bixal has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Writer and Copy Editor and help accelerate digital transformation for federal and international clients. You will be part of a cross-functional team applying human-centered innovation and effective communication strategies to ensure that content across all client platforms meet content standards. You will also play a key role in the continuous evolution of the client's content standards and content design patterns. Collaborating directly with our federal partner, you’ll harness relevant expertise and innovative strategies to drive large-scale enterprise transformation and create customer-centric experiences
Important note
This is a full-time position contingent on contract award by our client, with a defined performance period of up to two years and three months. This role offers you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a project that aligns with Bixal’s mission of delivering innovative, human-centered solutions. While the role has a fixed duration, we are committed to transparency and collaboration, keeping you informed about contract updates and new opportunities. At Bixal, we support your professional journey, ensuring your experience reflects our inclusive, purpose-driven culture and prepares you for future success.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a focus on the user experience with all work produced
- Manage highly collaborative work in a fast-paced environment
- Work closely with federal partner to manage and prioritize the creation of content standards and to continuously evolve and improve the content style guide and content design patterns
- Lead the continuous evolution and improvement of the content community of practice and relevant trainings
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team to ensure centralized content
- Copy edit high-priority work to ensure high quality and standards
- Coach other copy editing members of the content team as necessary to maintain a high quality of work
- Develop metric-driven reports on overall content standards work and progress
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience, plus at least four years of relevant experience.
- Excellent writing and editing skills with a focus on digital content
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong understanding of human-centered design strategies, methods, and approaches
- Experience in the Drupal Content Management System (CMS), GitHub, Microsoft Word, and User Interface (UI) mockup tools like UX Pin and Sketch
Nice to have
- Consulting/agency experience
- Experience working with Agile teams
- Previous work with federal government agencies or initiatives
- Spanish speaking and writing skills at a professional level
Perks & Benefits:
Competitive base salary
Flex hours
Work from home flexibility
401K with matching incentive
Parental Leave
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Flex Spending Account
Company provided short-term disability
Company provided life insurance
Commuter benefits
Generous PTO
11 Paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
New business referral bonus
Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.
Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.