Technical Writer

ECS Corporate Services; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS seeks a Technical Writer to produce clear, accurate documentation for federal programs, policies, or technical systems.

You will collaborate with SMEs, program managers, and legal teams to translate dense regulatory or technical concepts into plain-language materials, ensure compliance with GPO/CIGIE styles, and manage document revisions using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and publishing tools. This is a remote role in the United States.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Ability to pass a Public Trust investigation.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of information technology experience.

Responsibilities

• Document Creation & Revision: write, edit, and format SOPs, user manuals, policy handbooks, and exec correspondence.
• Subject Matter Research: interview SMEs and review regulatory or engineering blueprints for accuracy.
• Compliance & Standards Editing: ensure deliverables comply with federal guidelines and style manuals.
• Simplifying Complexity: translate technical or legal jargon for non-technical audiences including leadership and Congress.
• Version & Repository Control: manage document libraries and track revisions across projects.
• Writing & Editing Competency: apply grammar and style guides (GPO, APA, Chicago).
• Regulatory Knowledge: interpret and cite U.S. Code and federal directives.
• Software Proficiency: advanced MS Office and desktop publishing tools.

Skills

Technical writing

Plain-language rewriting

Microsoft Office

Editing standards

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical Writer to work remotely .A technical writer will research and produce clear, accurate documentation for federal programs, policies, or technical systems. This role requires close collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), program managers, and legal teams to transform dense regulatory or technical concepts into plain-language materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Document Creation & Revision: Write, edit, and format standard operating procedures (SOPs), user manuals, policy handbooks, and executive correspondence.
• Subject Matter Research: Conduct independent research, interview technical experts, and review legislative or engineering blueprints to verify accuracy.
• Compliance & Standards Editing: Ensure all written deliverables comply with federal guidelines, such as the GPO Style Manual, CIGIE standards, or accessibility mandates.
• Simplifying Complexity: Translate technical or legal jargon into accessible formats for non-technical stakeholders, leadership, and congressional audiences.
• Version & Repository Control: Manage document libraries, track revisions, and maintain configuration control across multi-author projects.
• Writing & Editing Competency: Exceptional command of grammar, syntax, and lineage editing using major style guides (e.g., GPO, APA, Chicago).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Ability to interpret and cite U.S. Code, federal regulations, or agency directives.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and desktop publishing tools.

Salary Range: $100,000-$110,000

General Description of Benefits

• Must have US citizenship.
• Ability to pass a Public Trust investigation.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Information technology.