Script Writer II

Oneida Professional Services is seeking a talented Script Writer II to provide scriptwriting and multimedia writing support services for the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE). This position plays a critical role in developing medically accurate, instructionally sound scripts and written products for video productions, distributed learning, and training materials used to prepare Army medical personnel.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer with experience in instructional and technical communication, capable of transforming complex medical subject matter into engaging, clear, compliant, and professionally crafted learning content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide scriptwriting services including research, storyline development, and character development for training video projects.
• Incorporate instructional principles, learning theory, and best practices into all scripts and multimedia writing products.
• Ensure all scripts are medically accurate and reviewed/approved by MEDCoE medical SMEs.
• Write, format, update, review, and edit a wide range of training materials, including: 
  • Technical narratives
  • Student training aids
  • Training manuals and instructional guides
  • Lesson plans
  • Policies and procedures
  • Web content
  • Webinar materials
  • Computer-based training modules
• Analyze the needs of the target audience to ensure content relevance, readability, and effectiveness.
• Write and edit instructional materials, technical documentation, and reports using Microsoft Office tools.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to Army style and writing standards.
• Coordinate content of final drafts with originators and stakeholders to ensure balanced, clear, and appropriate presentation.
• Provide timely feedback throughout the review cycle.
• Maintain organized records of manuscript status, approvals, changes, and corrections.
• Manage and maintain all program scripts and associated documentation.
• Ensure all writing products are cohesive, grammatically correct, properly formatted, and aligned with Army writing guidelines.
• Provide final, production-ready documents for courseware development and/or film production.
• Conduct all necessary research and interviews to ensure technical accuracy and clarity.
• Coordinate the review and acceptance process for technical, legal, security, and public affairs approvals as required.
• Modify and update existing distributed learning materials created with various video, audio, and eLearning development tools, including: 
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, etc.)
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Flash
  • HTML
  • Articulate
  • Captivate
  • Rise
  • Storyline
  • Adobe Presenter
• Apply these tools in the context of medical training (experience strongly preferred).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a script writer, technical writer, instructional writer, or similar role.
• Strong ability to convert medical or technical information into engaging, accurate written content.
• Experience writing for distributed learning, video production, or training programs.
• Proficiency with multimedia development tools and eLearning environments.
• Excellent grammar, editing, formatting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with SMEs, instructional designers, and production teams.
• Strong organizational skills for tracking manuscripts, revisions, and approvals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience writing for medical or healthcare training environments.
• Familiarity with Army/DoD writing standards and training development processes.
• Experience supporting MEDCoE or another DoD Center of Excellence.
• Experience with video-based instructional design or training simulations.

About Us:

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer-focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide.

Our family of companies includes:

• Oneida ESC Group (OESC)
• Oneida Professional Services (OPS)
• Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)
• Mission Support Services (MS2)
• Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS)
• Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES)
• General Mechanical Corporation (GMC)
• LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2)
• Oneida Environmental (OE)

We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business-like delivery of services to enhance our customers’ missions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oneida ESC Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Oneida ESC Group participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://www.e-verify.gov/

Oneida ESC Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Oneida ESC Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.