Technical Writer for DC Government Onsite
Overview
Technical Writer role leading content governance for DC Government on a full-time onsite basis in Washington, DC. You will own website content, SOPs, and agency communications at scale, collaborating with subject matter experts to translate complex information into clear, accessible content. You will maintain style, versioning, and documentation standards while driving process improvements that ensure consistency across channels. This role offers unique exposure to public sector publishing and formal documentation practices.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and edit website content, announcements, and guidance documents to ensure accuracy and accessibility
- 2Draft, revise, and maintain SOPs and operational documents for internal and external distribution
- 3Review and proofread materials for grammar, tone, and formatting to uphold brand standards
- 4Format reports, manuals, presentations, and correspondence for distribution
- 5Collaborate with SMEs and program staff to translate technical information into audience-appropriate content
- 6Maintain version control and organize agency documentation in accordance with policies
- 7Recommend process improvements to documentation templates and standards to improve efficiency
- 8Ensure compliance with agency style guides and accessibility standards
- 9Support CMS content updates and website management using CMS tools
- 10Perform related duties as assigned to support documentation needs
Requirements10
- 1Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field
- 21 to 6 years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, communications, or document management
- 3Experience editing website content and technical or administrative documentation
- 4Experience developing and maintaining SOPs
- 5Excellent written, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail
- 6Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- 7Experience using CMS for website updates is preferred
- 8Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively
- 9Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- 10Preferred: experience in government or public sector environment and knowledge of plain language and accessibility standards
Salary Insight
$85 - $94k per year
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