Sr. Technical Writer/Editor

CSSI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CSSI is seeking qualified technical writers to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in enhancing aviation safety. The role involves drafting and revising technical documentation, translating complex information, and collaborating with experts to create accessible materials.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality technical communications for diverse stakeholder audiences.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in technical writing.
• Experience developing stakeholder-facing communications.
• Experience with FAA and government communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit technical documentation and reports.
• Translate complex aviation information for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts for high-quality outputs.

Skills

Technical documentation

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Content analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

Seeking qualified professionals to support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety. This initiative is a collaborative government‑industry effort that integrates multiple safety databases to proactively detect hazards, monitor known risks, and evaluate safety mitigations across the National Airspace System.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, draft, revise, and edit technical documentation, including reports, guidance materials, manuals, and stakeholder‑facing products
• Translate complex aviation, operational, and regulatory information into clear, accessible content for government, industry, and public audiences
• Support development of technical communications and outreach materials related to aviation safety, NAS performance, and emerging technologies
• Analyze and organize content to improve clarity, usability, and consistency across documentation and communication products, including 508‑compliance and accessibility‑oriented technical communications
• Collaborate with technical subject matter experts and multidisciplinary teams to develop accurate, high‑quality documentation and communication products

Desired

• Experience developing stakeholder‑facing communications, executive briefings, or high‑visibility outreach materials for technical or aviation programs
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex aviation, operational, or regulatory concepts into clear, audience‑appropriate products for diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience supporting communication strategies or outreach efforts for FAA, government, or regulated technical programs
• Experience producing or managing technical documentation or communications across multiple formats, audiences, or delivery channels
• Experience working with FAA Headquarters and supporting cross‑organizational collaboration and executive‑level communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, journalism, history, political science or equivalent degrees are required PLUS fifteen years of experience performing the foregoing technical writing functions.
• US Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (minimum 3+ years of U.S. residency) and Public Trust approval