Technical Writer Journeyman

TITLE: Technical Writer Journeyman

LOCATION: Washington, DC/ Onsite

Employment type: Contract w2/1099/C2C

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in IT, related field, or equivalent experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 10 years

INTERVIEWS: In Person

Job Description:

The Client is seeking a Technical Writer responsible for developing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation and written materials that support agency operations, business processes, and communications.

Employment type: Contract w2/1099/C2C

Complete Description:

The Technical Writer is responsible for creating, reviewing, editing, and maintaining clear, accurate, and user-friendly written materials to support the operations and communications. This role ensures that content is consistent, well-organized, compliant with agency standards, and effectively communicates information to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

·         Review, edit, and update agency website content to ensure accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with agency branding and communication standards.

·         Draft, revise, and maintain website text, announcements, newsletters, guidance documents, and other agency communications.

·         Edit and proofread a variety of written materials for grammar, punctuation, clarity, tone, and formatting.

·         Review, update, and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operational documentation.

·         Format documents, reports, manuals, presentations, and correspondence for internal and external distribution.

·         Collaborate with subject matter experts and program staff to gather information and translate technical or complex information into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate content.

·         Ensure all documents comply with agency style guides, document control procedures, and applicable policies.

·         Maintain document version control and support the organization of agency documentation.

·         Recommend improvements to documentation processes, templates, and writing standards to promote consistency and efficiency.

·         Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills:

·         Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may be used. Required 10 Years

·         Develop, write, edit, and maintain technical documentation, including instruction manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and how-to guides. Required 6 Years

·         Develop, document, and maintain detailed design specifications for complex systems. Required 6 Years

·         Expertise and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat. Required 6 Years

·         Experience editing website content and technical or administrative documentation. Highly desired 3 Years

·         Experience using content management systems (CMS) for website updates. Highly desired 3 Years

·         Edit and proofread a variety of written materials for grammar, punctuation, clarity, tone, and formatting**. Highly desired 3 Years**

·         Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Highly desired 3 Years

·         Draft, revise, and maintain website text, announcements, newsletters, guidance documents, and other agency communications. Highly desired 3 Years

·         Collaborate with subject matter experts and program staff to gather information and translate technical or complex information into clear, concise content. Highly desired 3 Years

·         Recommend improvements to documentation processes, templates, and writing standards to promote consistency and efficiency. Highly desired 3 Years