Senior Technical Writer - Onsite

Washington, DC, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
12 Months
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Senior Technical Writer
  • CMS
  • PowerPoint
  • SOPs

Summary

Title:Senior Technical Writer - Onsite
Location:Washington,DC
Length:Long term
Restriction:w2 or c2c or 1099
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description:

**** W2 or 1099 or c2c ***webcam interview *****Long term project; usually the project goes for multiple years with this customer. ***Onsite***

Position Summary

The Technical Writer is responsible for creating, reviewing, editing, and maintaining clear, accurate, and user-friendly written materials to support the of Licensing and Consumer Protection 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor''s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for education where applicable.
  • Professional Experience: One (1) to six (6) years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, communications, or document management.
  • Experience Requirements: Experience editing website content and technical or administrative documentation.
  • SOP Development: Experience developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Writing Skills: Excellent written, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
  • CMS Experience: Experience using content management systems (CMS) for website updates is preferred.
  • Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
  • Soft Skills: Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a government or public sector environment.
  • Knowledge of plain language principles and web accessibility standards.
  • Familiarity with document management systems and agency records management practices.

 

Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may subs 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, Highly desired 3 Years
  • Recommend improvements to documentation processes, templates, and writing standards to promote consistency and efficiency. Highly desired 3 Years
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  • Dice Id: msyca001
  • Position Id: RRZ - 134
  • Posted 4 hours ago
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