Technical Writer

TERRESTRIS, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Work-life programs

Job summary

Terrestris seeks a Technical Writer for the US Capitol Police IRMD Support program, based in Washington, DC. The role is full-time with onsite work a minimum of two days per week and up to three days of telework after a two-month acclimation period.

You will prepare, edit, publish, and manage technical documents, coordinate with subject matter experts, and support review and publishing workflows. Applicants must pass a background check and be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 5+ years of technical writing experience.
• Experience with desktop publishing and document management.
• Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy.
• Experience preparing manuals, guides, training materials, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and maintain technical documents such as manuals, guides, training materials, and reports.
• Work with subject matter experts to ensure documents are accurate and align with standards.
• Support document review, updates, and publishing processes.
• Interface with the Document Workflow System to route, review, and sign off.

Skills

Technical writing

Desktop publishing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Document Workflow System

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge?

Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Technical Writer for the US Capitol Police (USCP) Information Resource Management Division (IRMD) Support program. This project will provide project management, business, administrative, and records management support for the USCP’s Office of Information Services (OIS), primarily supporting the IRMD. This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC, supporting USCP onsite a minimum of two days per week, with up to three days of telework after an initial two-month full-onsite acclimation period. Normal working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Technical Writer at Terrestris do?

The Technical Writer will be a personnel position for the USCP IRMD Support contract, providing technical documentation, editing, publishing, workflow, and document management support services. This position is contingent upon contract award.

What does a typical day look like for a Technical Writer?

You will:

• Prepare, edit, and maintain technical documents such as manuals, guides, training materials, and reports.
• Work with subject matter experts to ensure documents are accurate, consistent, and aligned with organizational standards.
• Support document review, updates, and publishing processes.
• Interface with the Document Workflow System to ensure proper routing, review, and completion of all required sign-offs.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Ability to successfully complete a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting process and qualify for a USCP identification/access badge is required.
• Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum 5 years of technical writing and desktop publishing experience.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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