Technical Writer

ICF Olson; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Olson is seeking a Technical Editor to transform complex technical content into clear, audience-friendly materials for transportation-focused work. You will partner with engineers and researchers to craft accurate, readable documents, including reports, procedures, and brochures.

Strong editing, fact-checking, and plain-language skills are essential. The role supports a remote DC-based client context, offers collaboration across a multidisciplinary team, and emphasizes consistent editorial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related technical field.
• 3–10 years of professional experience in technical writing/editing of technical information and publications.
• Experience with government and/or agency editorial standards, including GPO Style Manual.

Responsibilities

• Provide editorial support on technical materials including brochures, SOPs, reports, and summaries.
• Distill complex data into clear narrative and graphics for diverse audiences.
• Fact-check content and ensure copyright compliance and client style adherence.
• Demonstrate line editing, copy editing, proofreading, and plain language application.

Skills

Line editing

Copy editing

Proofreading

Plain language

Editorial guidelines

Collaboration

Fact-checking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing/English/related field

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

PDF production

Accessibility tools

Job description

Do you enjoy transforming complex information into clear, accurate, and user-friendly content? Are you passionate about helping diverse audiences understand technical concepts, research findings, and detailed processes? We're looking for a talented Technical Editor who can bring clarity, structure, and precision to a wide range of technical communications for a transportation-focused client. From research reports and operational procedures to technical brochures and guidance documents, you’ll work with subject matter experts to strengthen content, improve readability, and ensure that information is communicated clearly and effectively to its intended audience.

Location: Remote in DC

As a Technical Editor you will:

• Provide editorial support on a wide variety of materials, including technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical documents.
• Distill complex data into content — both in graphics and in the corresponding narrative — that is accurate, clear, professional, and appropriate for the audience.
• Fact-check content, adapt references to meet client and style standards, and ensure copyright compliance.
• Demonstrate exceptional editorial skills, including line editing, copy editing, proofreading, and applying plain language.
• Correct issues with content structure and organization, grammar, spelling, accuracy, style, readability, and consistency.
• Collaborate with the client and other staff to develop and deliver exceptional work.
• Ensure that all work is consistent with established guidelines and strategy, and maintain up-to-date editorial guidelines.

As a Technical Editor you will have:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific or technical field.
• 3–10 years of professional experience in technical writing, technical documentation, editing, proofing, copy editing, and/or substantive editing of technical information and publications.
• 3-10 years of experience and or knowledge of the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual and experience applying government and/or agency editorial standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent command of grammar, syntax, usage, punctuation, style, and editorial conventions, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, consistent, high-quality publications.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify and resolve substantive issues in complex technical content.
• Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style.
• Experience with reference checking, fact checking, copyright compliance, appropriate attribution and use of source materials, and publication quality assurance/quality control.
• Experience managing documents through the complete editorial and publication lifecycle, from outline and initial drafts through reviews, revisions, final production, and publication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and PowerPoint, and document-production tools used to review, edit, format, and finalize publications; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, PDF/document production, accessibility, online publishing, shared workspaces, or collaboration tools used in technical publication workflows.
• Experience collaborating effectively with engineers, developers, technical subject matter experts, project staff, authors, and reviewers in multidisciplinary team environments.
• Transportation industry experience, particularly in highway and surface transportation.
• Experience editing engineering, research, scientific, or other highly technical documentation.
• Experience supporting government or agency publications.
• Ability to understand technical concepts quickly and communicate them clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Professional Skills:

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Self-directed and resourceful, with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, collaborate effectively, and adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $61,232.00 - $104,094.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

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About ICF ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.