The VHA Suicide Prevention Interagency Management Support Contract (TOPR 0224) provides program management, evaluation, and communications expertise to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP). This contract strengthens VHA’s ability to coordinate interagency suicide prevention initiatives, oversee national strategies, and expand support for Transitioning Service Members (TSMs). The team provides disciplined project management, rigorous evaluation, and actionable reporting to ensure VA leadership can advance suicide prevention outcomes across federal, state, and community partners.

The Technical Writer/Editor Sr supports development of executive-level reports, interagency deliverables, briefing materials, and other documents. This role ensures all products are accurate, professional, and aligned with VA style standards. Deliverables include drafting and editing progress reports, interagency reports, leadership briefings, and technical guidance documents. The writer supports the documentation of lessons learned, maintains editorial quality control, and translates technical language into clear and accessible products for diverse audiences including VA leadership, Congress, and interagency stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in technical writing and editing.
• Strong understanding of medical and healthcare terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to edit and produce executive-level reports.

• Experience writing for federal agencies, preferably VA.
• Familiarity with VA Executive Secretariat Style Guide.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Box.com.
• Familiarity with suicide prevention and Veteran health program, policy, and reporting styles.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the nation’s largest integrated healthcare system, serving over nine million Veterans each year. Within VHA, the Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP) is the lead program office for suicide prevention initiatives, interagency coordination, and policy execution. OSP works across VA and with other federal departments (e.g., DoD, HHS, SAMHSA) to advance the national suicide prevention strategy. OSP requires contractor support to manage complex interagency workstreams, track implementation of strategic initiatives, and provide senior leadership with timely, accurate, and actionable program information.

Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. ​

We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. ​

Founded: 2012
Employees: 300+ nationwide

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.