Senior Technical Writer

MacroSys, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Technical Writer to create compelling content for diverse audiences. The candidate will craft communication products and work closely with experts to ensure clarity and accuracy in complex subjects. Ideal for professionals with a passion for storytelling and extensive experience in technical writing, this role offers competitive salaries and full benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience.
• Must have a portfolio of technical writing samples.
• Experience in technology-related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Craft engaging narratives for various documentation.
• Provide content strategy and direction.
• Work with subject matter experts and leadership.

Skills

Strong and persuasive written and oral communication skills

Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills

Ability to manage time, prioritizing and executing tasks

Fluency in Microsoft 365

Fluency in Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field

Tools

Drupal

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Job Description

MacroSys is looking for a Senior Technical Writer with demonstrated experience as a storyteller, writing persuasively to convey technical ideas and connect with diverse audiences. A successful candidate will have a portfolio illustrating their skills in storytelling, writing, and crafting strategic messages across myriad documentation. Experience in transportation- or technology-related fields is a major plus.

Responsibilities:

• Find the story for each assignment and ensure a consistent, clear, and coherent narrative
• Provide content strategy and direction, including understanding audiences, setting goals, crafting messages, producing calendars, measuring and analyzing performance metrics, and so forth
• Write original drafts of new communication products, including speeches, articles, news releases, and so forth, sometimes with swift turnaround
• Determine the clearest and most logical way to present information for reader comprehension depending on the documentation and/or platform
• Generate innovative ideas for content and workflow solutions
• Work with subject matter experts and executive leadership to ensure specialized topics are appropriately addressed
• Analyze information required for the development or update of policies, procedures, and other documentation
• Produce content that is consistently free of grammatical errors, typos, and editorial inconsistencies and follows prescribed style manuals and brand guides
• Review and edit content developed by other members of the team
• Collaborate with teammates, clients, and stakeholders, maintaining professional, consistent, and open communication channels
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field and 10 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience (i.e., a portfolio) writing technical content (reports, summaries, white papers, etc.) and working with subject matter experts to hone narratives and text
• Demonstrated experience writing speeches for executive leadership
• Strong and persuasive written and oral communication skills
• Ability to check all technical material for consistency and accuracy
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Fluency in technical and common office software (Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat)
• Ability to manage time, prioritizing and executing tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to take on new challenges and build on current skills
• Ability to multitask and be a self-starter
• Knowledge of Drupal is a plus
  
  

Candidate MUST have a portfolio of articles, speeches, and/or other technical writing samples that demonstrate professional writing experience.

Candidate MUST be either a U.S. citizen or lawfully permitted to work in the United States.

Company Description

Located in the heart of Washington, DC, MacroSys, LLC, is a federal consulting company with nearly three decades of experience providing integrated research and analysis, communications, and IT solutions tailor-made to support the unique mission, policies, operational goals, and outreach and education initiatives of federal government programs.

Are you a professional with drive, passion, and an innovative mindset, and do you enjoy working in a dynamic team? MacroSys may be the perfect fit for you... We offer competitive salaries and full benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Located in the heart of Washington, DC, MacroSys, LLC, is a federal consulting company with nearly three decades of experience providing integrated research and analysis, communications, and IT solutions tailor-made to support the unique mission, policies, operational goals, and outreach and education initiatives of federal government programs. Are you a professional with drive, passion, and an innovative mindset, and do you enjoy working in a dynamic team? MacroSys may be the perfect fit for you... We offer competitive salaries and full benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Government Relations Services

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