Senior Technical Writer

FedWriters, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to support the U.S. General Services Administration by producing and maintaining IPDs for hardware, security containers, and hazmat items.

You will research technical specifications, validate data, and coordinate with engineering to keep records accurate and compliant. The role requires 6+ years of experience, HAZMAT certification, and the ability to work remotely with occasional coordination to Fort Worth, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 6+ years of technical writing experience.
• HAZMAT certification or ability to obtain within 5 business days of assignment.
• Background check to obtain a federal government ID badge (PIV) is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and update Item Purchase Descriptions (IPDs) through research.
• Validate cataloging data across federal logistics systems for accuracy.
• Research and apply ASME/ASTM/ANSI/SAE standards to item records.
• Identify duplicate stock numbers by finding technically equivalent items.
• Evaluate vendor deviation/waiver requests and provide recommendations.
• Evaluate hazmat transport classification (49 CFR, IMDG, IATA) and assign DAC.
• Review SDS against current standards and submit to HMIRS when required.
• Prepare recurring status/progress reporting on cataloging throughput and quality metrics.
• Participate in technical and program meetings with SMEs.

Skills

Technical writing

Research

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Tools

TIMS

EDMS

FLIS

PICS

GSA Advantage

HMIRS

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Senior Technical Writer and support the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) by producing and maintaining accurate product purchase descriptions for hardware, security containers, and hazardous materials items for GSA's General Products and Security Branch. You will research technical specifications, validate cataloging data, evaluate products for hazardous materials transport classification, and coordinate with engineering stakeholders, ensuring the government's item records stay accurate, current, and compliant.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

Remote: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Central Time to coordinate with GSA's General Products and Security Branch office in Fort Worth, TX.

Responsibilities

• Create and update Item Purchase Descriptions (IPDs) through product and market research
• Validate cataloging data across multiple federal logistics systems for accuracy and consistency
• Research and apply the latest published technical standards (ASME, ASTM, ANSI, SAE) to item records
• Identify and eliminate duplicate stock numbers by finding technically equivalent items
• Evaluate vendor deviation/waiver requests and provide technical recommendations
• Evaluate products for hazardous materials transport classification (49 CFR, IMDG, IATA) and assign the appropriate Dangerous Article Code (DAC)
• Evaluate Safety Data Sheets (SDS) against current standards and submit to HMIRS when required
• Prepare recurring status/progress reporting on cataloging throughput and quality metrics
• Participate in technical and program meetings, contributing subject-matter expertise

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of related technical writing experience (equivalent substitutions accepted: Master's degree + 4 years, Associate's degree + 8 years, or high school diploma + 10 years)
• Current HAZMAT certification, with supporting documentation and training records available, or ability to obtain prior to assignment start (documentation due within 5 business days of assignment, updated annually)
• Ability to pass a background check required to obtain a federal government ID badge (PIV).

Desired:

• Prior experience with federal cataloging systems (TIMS, EDMS, FLIS, PICS, GSA Advantage)
• Familiarity with ASME/ASTM/ANSI/SAE technical standards research
• Experience supporting a GSA or DoD supply/logistics engineering program
• Experience evaluating Safety Data Sheets or working with the Hazardous Materials Information Resource System (HMIRS)

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

Negotiable