Federal Technical Writer – FAA Documentation & Edits

Astrion; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Technical Writer to support the FAA SETIS contract within the Civilian Division. The role requires producing clear, compliant documentation and coordinating with subject matter experts in a fast-paced environment.

The position demands a BA/BS, 2+ years of experience, and the ability to pass a Public Trust security investigation. Proficiency with QuickSilver, InDesign, CQ5, and MS Office is essential. Local Washington, DC area preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 2+ years of experience required.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust/US Citizenship required for all applicants.
• Must write in a wide variety of formats and voices.
• Experience with QuickSilver for processing technical docs.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and CQ5 software.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with plain language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and revise documents to conform to style guidelines.
• Edit and format materials for clarity and readability.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to produce drafts.
• Prepare and revise reports, briefs, and other docs as needed.
• Ensure grammatical correctness and editorial quality.
• Maintain a listing of documents and revision schedules.
• Write original content from various sources for different formats.
• Support FAA with note-taking, research, and fact-checks.

Skills

Technical Writing

Clear Communication

MS Office

InDesign

CQ5 / Adobe Communique

Plain Language

Editing & Proofing

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

QuickSilver

CQ5 (Adobe Communique)

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Technical Writer to support the FAA SETIS contract within the Civilian Division. The role requires producing clear, compliant documentation and coordinating with subject matter experts in a fast-paced environment.

The position demands a BA/BS, 2+ years of experience, and the ability to pass a Public Trust security investigation. Proficiency with QuickSilver, InDesign, CQ5, and MS Office is essential. Local Washington, DC area preferred.