Technical Writer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, English, communications, journalism, transportation, engineering, public policy, science, or a related scientific or technical field.
• 5-10 years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, publishing, or technical communications supporting scientific, engineering, research, or policy-focused programs.
• Demonstrated experience translating complex technical, scientific, engineering, or policy content into clear written materials for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Demonstrated expertise applying major style guides, especially GPO and Chicago, with willingness or ability to apply client-specific style and reference guide.
• Fluency in assessing the best modern tools, including AI, to enhance operational scale and performance.
• Experience supporting federal publication, clearance, review, or approval processes.
• Experience developing Section 508-compliant content, including alternative text, accessible documents, and web-ready materials.
• Experience developing content for infrastructure, natural and man-made hazards, transportation, engineering, scientific research, public-sector, or federally funded programs strongly preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver outstanding content on tight deadlines.
• Experience working in a federal government contracting environment.
• Experience interacting with clients and steering conversations to resolve edits, comments, and content questions raised during review.
• Ability to work on-site in the Washington D.C. area as needed.
• Ability to work during standard business hours.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and consent to a full background check due to our federal contract requirements.
• Applicants may be subject to a low-level government security investigation and must meet eligibility criteria for access to sensitive information.
• Federal access and security requirements: Candidates must be able to complete any required federal background investigation, identity verification, security awareness training, and access procedures required for work with client systems or facilities.

We Offer

Annual Salary

• $79,000-$96,000
• Internal FM Career Map : Science Writer
• Req: 2028

Location

• Hybrid. Onsite requirements 3-4 days a week during business hours on client site near Washington, D.C.
• EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran