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U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Health and Human Services / Technical Writing and Editing

Job-title file

Technical Writing and Editing

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

150 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $134,064, above the department median of $129,759.

Employees
150
Total payroll
$19.9M
Role median
$134,064
Agency median
$129,759
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$63,733$181,216+

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How total compensation varies among the 150 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Technical Writing and Editing is held in 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $134,064 ranks #12 of 26.

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Median total compensation for the Technical Writing and Editing role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Joan Dawson

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$112,425
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$112,425
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,425
Pay grade
12
Work city
Bethesda
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$112,425
Basic Pay (before locality)
$84,365
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240130031
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Joan Dawson holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,425. Their pay grade is 12.

Jonathan Marker

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$112,425
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$112,425
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,425
Pay grade
12
Work city
Bethesda
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$112,425
Basic Pay (before locality)
$84,365
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240130031
Length of Service (Years)
9
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Jonathan Marker is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $112,425. They are classified at grade 12.

Jeanette Novakovich

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$111,311
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$111,311
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,311
Pay grade
13
Work city
Cincinnati
Work county
Hamilton
Work state
Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$111,311
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,471
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
391610061
Length of Service (Years)
4
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Jeanette Novakovich holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,311. Their pay grade is 13.

Candace Wolf

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$110,886
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$110,886
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,886
Pay grade
12
Work city
Bruceton
Work county
Allegheny
Work state
Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$110,886
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,808
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
420975003
Length of Service (Years)
13
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Candace Wolf works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bruceton, Pennsylvania. Candace earned $110,886 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Megan Jackson

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$110,304
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$110,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,304
Pay grade
13
Work city
Grand Rapids
Work county
Kent
Work state
Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$110,304
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,422
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
262010081
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Megan Jackson works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Megan earned $110,304 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Marella Meadows

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$110,274
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$110,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,274
Pay grade
12
Work city
Powder Springs
Work county
Cobb
Work state
Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$110,274
Basic Pay (before locality)
$89,327
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
134490067
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Marella Meadows works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Powder Springs, Georgia. Marella earned $110,274 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Jessica Corley

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$109,119
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$109,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,119
Pay grade
12
Work city
Bethesda
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$109,119
Basic Pay (before locality)
$81,884
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240130031
Length of Service (Years)
9
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Jessica Corley is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $109,119. They are classified at grade 12.

Bonnie Casey

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$107,590
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$107,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,590
Pay grade
11
Work city
Bethesda
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$107,590
Basic Pay (before locality)
$80,737
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240130031
Length of Service (Years)
17
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Bonnie Casey serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,590. They are classified at grade 11.

Debra Weingarten

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$107,590
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$107,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,590
Pay grade
11
Work city
Bethesda
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$107,590
Basic Pay (before locality)
$80,737
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240130031
Length of Service (Years)
23
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Debra Weingarten works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Debra earned $107,590 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Michael Weeks

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$104,149
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$104,149
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,149
Pay grade
12
Work city
Tucker
Work county
De Kalb
Work state
Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$104,149
Basic Pay (before locality)
$84,365
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
135580089
Length of Service (Years)
16
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Michael Weeks holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Tucker, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,149. Their pay grade is 12.

Katie Clark

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$103,409
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$103,409
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,409
Pay grade
13
Work city
Kingston
Work county
Roane
Work state
Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$103,409
Basic Pay (before locality)
$88,520
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
471290145
Length of Service (Years)
5
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Katie Clark works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Kingston, Tennessee. Katie earned $103,409 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Ryan Richards

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$103,409
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$103,409
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,409
Pay grade
13
Work city
Hamilton
Work county
Ravalli
Work state
Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$103,409
Basic Pay (before locality)
$88,520
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
300540081
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Ryan Richards works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Hamilton, Montana. Ryan earned $103,409 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Maria Amador

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$102,506
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,506
Pay grade
12
Work city
Bethesda
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240130031
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Maria Amador holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,506. Their pay grade is 12.

Ann Riddle

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$102,506
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,506
Pay grade
12
Work city
Montgomery Village
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
241026031
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Ann Riddle holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Montgomery Village, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,506. Their pay grade is 12.

Cynthia Hurlbert

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$102,506
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$102,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,506
Pay grade
12
Work city
Bethesda
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$102,506
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240130031
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Cynthia Hurlbert works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Cynthia earned $102,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Brian Doctrow

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$99,200
Sub-department
National Institutes of Health
Base pay
$99,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,200
Pay grade
12
Work city
Columbia
Work county
Howard
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$99,200
Basic Pay (before locality)
$74,441
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240381027
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Brian Doctrow is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Columbia, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Anna Hopkins

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$99,200
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$99,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,200
Pay grade
12
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$99,200
Basic Pay (before locality)
$74,441
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Anna Hopkins serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Bryce Simons

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$99,200
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$99,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,200
Pay grade
12
Work city
Gaithersburg
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$99,200
Basic Pay (before locality)
$74,441
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240630031
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Bryce Simons serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Laura Drescher

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$99,200
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$99,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,200
Pay grade
12
Work city
Halethorpe
Work county
Baltimore
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$99,200
Basic Pay (before locality)
$74,441
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
240735005
Length of Service (Years)
15
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Laura Drescher serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Halethorpe, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Glenn Damon

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$98,023
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$98,023
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,023
Pay grade
12
Work city
Atlanta
Work county
De Kalb
Work state
Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$98,023
Basic Pay (before locality)
$79,403
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
130280089
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Glenn Damon works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Glenn earned $98,023 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

James Murphy

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$95,989
Sub-department
Indian Health Service
Base pay
$95,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,989
Pay grade
11
Work city
Phoenix
Work county
Maricopa
Work state
Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$95,989
Basic Pay (before locality)
$78,667
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
040370013
Length of Service (Years)
10
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

James Murphy is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Phoenix, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $95,989. They are classified at grade 11.

Stacy Simon

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$94,960
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$94,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,960
Pay grade
12
Work city
Atlanta
Work county
De Kalb
Work state
Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$94,960
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
130280089
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Stacy Simon serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,960. They are classified at grade 12.

Janise Schwee

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$93,798
Sub-department
Office Secretary Health and Human Services
Base pay
$93,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,798
Pay grade
11
Work city
Rockville
Work county
Montgomery
Work state
Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$93,798
Basic Pay (before locality)
$70,387
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
241360031
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Janise Schwee serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,798. They are classified at grade 11.

Cheryl Hamilton

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$93,606
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$93,606
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,606
Pay grade
12
Work city
Cincinnati
Work county
Hamilton
Work state
Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$93,606
Basic Pay (before locality)
$76,922
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
391610061
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Cheryl Hamilton serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,606. They are classified at grade 12.

Eric Bakkum

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$92,759
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$92,759
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,759
Pay grade
12
Work city
Madison
Work county
Dane
Work state
Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$92,759
Basic Pay (before locality)
$79,403
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
552780025
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Eric Bakkum is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Madison, Wisconsin. 2024 total compensation came to $92,759. They are classified at grade 12.

Joseph Coy

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$92,759
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$92,759
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,759
Pay grade
12
Work city
Jefferson
Work county
Jefferson
Work state
Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$92,759
Basic Pay (before locality)
$79,403
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
052045069
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Joseph Coy works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Jefferson, Arkansas. Joseph earned $92,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Tiara Brown

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$90,587
Sub-department
Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay
$90,587
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,587
Pay grade
12
Work city
Cincinnati
Work county
Hamilton
Work state
Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$90,587
Basic Pay (before locality)
$74,441
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
391610061
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Tiara Brown serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $90,587. They are classified at grade 12.

Ronda Adams

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$84,644
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$84,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,644
Pay grade
11
Work city
White Hall
Work county
Jefferson
Work state
Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$84,644
Basic Pay (before locality)
$72,457
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
054156069
Length of Service (Years)
11
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Ronda Adams works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in White Hall, Arkansas. Ronda earned $84,644 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Stephanie Green

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$84,644
Sub-department
Food and Drug Administration
Base pay
$84,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,644
Pay grade
11
Work city
White Hall
Work county
Jefferson
Work state
Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$84,644
Basic Pay (before locality)
$72,457
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
054156069
Length of Service (Years)
11
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Stephanie Green works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in White Hall, Arkansas. Stephanie earned $84,644 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Rosalyn Roanhorse

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp
$63,733
Sub-department
Indian Health Service
Base pay
$63,733
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,733
Pay grade
07
Work city
Saint Michaels
Work county
Apache
Work state
Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$63,733
Basic Pay (before locality)
$54,557
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
040402001
Length of Service (Years)
43
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Rosalyn Roanhorse serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Saint Michaels, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,733. They are classified at grade 07.