Federal Technical Writer

Chevo Consulting, LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

401K with match

Commuting stipend

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Chevo is hiring an experienced Federal Writer-Documentation Specialist to join our expanding firm in the Washington, DC area. This role offers significant client interaction and the chance to become a trusted advisor by deepening understanding of the client's business, with a focus on DHS Stakeholder Engagement and Communications.

The position features a hybrid work environment with one client engagement day per week and a focus on producing high-quality manuals, reports, and training materials

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 3–10 years of technical writing experience supporting the Federal Government.
• Experience writing manuals, reports, and training materials for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit manuals, reports, and training materials for varied audiences.
• Research, write, edit, and design project-specific materials guided by objectives and audience needs.
• Proofread regulatory/ guideline documents for accuracy and grammar.

Skills

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Chevo is hiring an experienced Federal Writer- Documentation Specialist to join our expanding firm in the Washington, DC area. This position provides the opportunity for significant client interaction by learning the client's business better than they know it and to become a trusted advisor. Ideal candidates will demonstrate versatility in understanding and performing work related to DHS Stakeholder Engagement and Communications. This position provides a hybrid work environment, with 1-day per week client engagement expected. Client site located in the Washington DC metro area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, writes, and edits materials for manuals, reports, studies, customization of training materials, and other types of documentation for varied audiences. Develops high-visibility, multi-faceted documents.
• Uses guidelines such as program objectives and identified audience needs, researches, writes, edits, and designs a variety of technical and promotional project specific materials.
• Researches appropriate subject-matter literature and proofread copies of regulation / guideline manuals for accuracy of interpretation and grammar.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. required
• 3-10 Years of Technical Writing Supporting the Federal Government

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience working on Stakeholder Engagement/Communications Projects a plus
• Previous experience supporting DHS

SALARY RANGE: $72.5K To $85K (subject to change)

ELIGIBLE FOR PERFORMANCE BASE BONUS

Chevo offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, observes all 11 federal government holidays, 401K plan with matching, monthly SMART card employer contribution for commuting expenses, tuition assistance and more!

Chevo, a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), has made Consulting Magazine's 2023 and 2024 "Best Firms to Work For" list and is a 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Elev8 GovCon honoree. Chevo is a nine-time awardee of the Alliance for Workplace Excellence award; ranked one of the best Small Business Strategy firms by Consulting Magazine; made the Washington Technology Fast 50 list; and has earned multiple Program Management Industry awards.

Chevo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.