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Technical Writer, Federal Training & Documentation

Partially · Washington, District of Columbia
Posted August 14, 2026
full-time

Overview

Own and create clear, publication-ready documentation translating scientific, medical, and IT concepts for end users at scale. You will produce user guides, video scripts, and marketing assets while maintaining high editorial standards. This role is remote with periodic on-site presence in Silver Spring, MD and intersects learning, communications, and technical domains. You will join a collaborative team focused on federal learning and human capital transformation.

What You'll Do5

  • 1Build and edit user-friendly documentation for diverse audiences including end users and federal clients
  • 2Design and publish project deliverables, manuals, e-learning scripts, and marketing briefs that meet standards and timelines
  • 3Assemble clear narratives from complex data and technical concepts for publication-ready materials
  • 4Maintain language standards, resolve reviewer feedback, and refine document layouts across formats
  • 5Adapt writing styles for manuals, scripts, and marketing assets while ensuring accessibility and accuracy

Requirements5

  • 1Associate Degree in English, Technical Writing, or related field
  • 2Minimum 3 years of professional technical writing/editing experience
  • 3Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and publishing tools
  • 4Proven ability to explain complex technical ideas in simple language suitable for broad audiences
  • 5Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability clearance

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typepartially
LocationWashington, District of Columbia

Required Skills

Technical WritingEditingWord processingSpreadsheetGraphicsPublishing tools
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