Technical Writer

ZipRecruiter; Virginia; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government consulting company is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to develop and manage high-level documentation for executive audiences. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in technical writing and editing, with strong collaboration skills and the ability to produce clear, concise documents. This remote position includes occasional travel to Washington, DC, and requires a MA/MS degree.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, or related areas.
• Excellent writing and editing skills to produce clear and accurate documents.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and refresh executive-level deliverables.
• Produce a variety of formats including training materials and white papers.
• Conduct research and perform technical reviews for accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Collaboration

Organization

Education

MA/MS degree

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to join our team. In this role, you will independently develop, edit, and manage high-level documentation and deliverables for executive audiences, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with government standards and directives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in professional writing, editing, and content development, with the ability to create compelling materials across a wide range of formats.

This position will be remote, with occasional travel to the Washington, DC area (estimated no more than once per quarter).

At JPI, we strive to empower our people and excel for our clients. We hold ourselves to high standards and prioritize our values of being one team with unwavering integrity. We are motivated by our mission and driven to deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Will you join us?

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Independently develop, maintain, review, and refresh executive-level deliverables.
• Develop compelling content for a variety of formats and audiences, including: templates; training and informational materials; diagrams, charts, tables, and graphics; briefing decks; directives, instructions, SOPs, guidebooks, and reference materials; reports and white papers; and memoranda and executive correspondence.
• Conduct research to gather, verify, and analyze information for in deliverables.
• Perform technical reviews of executive-level documentation to ensure consistency with Department directives, formatting standards, grammar, syntax, audience, and style.
• Recommend edits and improvements to enhance clarity, conciseness, and readability.
• Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or assume responsibility for the quality and completion of all deliverables assigned to a project.

REQUIREMENTS:

• MA/MS degree.
• 10+ years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, or related areas.
• Excellent professional writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate documents using plain standards, and the proficiency to determine the appropriate writing style.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with subject matter experts, team members, and Government stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency across deliverables.
• U.S. citizenship.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Federal government experience, DHS strongly .
• Knowledge of government acquisition and procurement processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and related tools for graphics, diagrams, and executive presentations.

JPI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , or expression, , , genetics, , , or veteran status.