Sr. Technical Writer

Flux Resources; Port Townsend (WA); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Flux Resources is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to support FEMA disaster recovery operations. This role involves developing technical documents, drafting appeals, and working with a team to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Candidates should possess strong technical writing skills and a substantial background in disaster management.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience or 5 years with a graduate degree.
• Completion of required FEMA Independent Study courses.
• Strong technical writing and ability to interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical documents for FEMA disaster recovery.
• Draft Determination Memorandums and Scopes of Work.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree or professional registration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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We are currently seeking Senior Technical Writers to support our client’s efforts with FEMA disaster recovery operations across the United States. FEMA’s mission is to support citizens and first responders to ensure that, as a nation, we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

• Pay: $50/hr
• Location: Remote
• Project: Puerto Rico
  
  

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Support FEMA’s Public Assistance program by developing clear, accurate, and comprehensive technical documents.
• Draft, edit, and finalize Determination Memorandums, Scopes of Work (SOW), Damage Descriptions and Dimensions (DDD), and appeals in accordance with FEMA policy and guidance.
• Assist with the creation and submission of Project Worksheets (PWs), ensuring alignment with federal requirements and public assistance eligibility standards.
• Coordinate closely with Program Delivery Managers (PDMGs), Site Inspectors, and other technical staff to translate field observations into FEMA-compliant documentation.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of documentation to ensure accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
• Support efficient documentation through FEMA’s Grants Portal and related systems.
• Stay current with FEMA policy and procedures, including recent guidance and updates to the Public Assistance delivery model.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience in disaster fieldwork or related field – OR – Graduate degree or professional registration with 5 years of experience – OR – 15 years of hands-on disaster experience in lieu of degree
• Completion of the following FEMA Independent Study courses is required:
• IS-1000: Public Assistance Program and Eligibility
• IS-1001: The Public Assistance Delivery Model Orientation
• IS-1002: FEMA Grants Portal – Transparency at Every Step
• IS-1004: The FEMA Site Inspection Process
• IS-1018: Determination Memorandums and Appeals
• Familiarity with FEMA positions 7116 (Program Delivery Manager) and 7117 (Site Inspection) is a plus
• Strong technical writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to interpret complex data and field notes to draft technical documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass an FBI background check are required
• Must be able to mobilize within 24–48 hours and commit to 6 months or longer on assignment
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment with minimal supervision
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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