Technical Writer

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Technical Writer to provide direct technical writing support to the Federal Highway Administration’s Office of Information Technology Services. This role works with FHWA teams to develop training materials, self-help guides, style guides, and other 508-compliant materials.

You will produce user guides, reports, and communications, ensuring content meets accessibility standards and supports 508 compliance across end products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience technical writing
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to obtain/maintain DOT Public Trust
• Thorough understanding of productivity tools within Windows and Outlook
• Experience with 508 compliance and relevant tools.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop extensive user guides for Service Request Management (SRM) and design a style guides to facilitate updates to websites.
• Curate training materials for internal use that meet 508 compliance regulations using remediation software CommonLook PDF.
• Writing relevant DOT technology, cybersecurity, etc., articles for internal distribution
• Providing content support for reports and customer-facing materials including PPTs and other communications material.
• Editing, researching, and tracking change management communications including providing feedback, researching issues, and tracking approval throughout the federal approval chain.
• Author non-scientific technical reports such as: guidance circulars, reports, manuals (e.g., Policy, Engineering, Safety, Research), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), correspondence, briefings, information memoranda, action memoranda, publications, training materials, press releases, and white papers.

Skills

Technical writing

Written communication

Oral communication

Windows

CommonLook PDF

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CommonLook PDF

Job description

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is looking for a Technical Writer. This is is an excellent opportunity to provide direct technical writing support to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Office of Information Technology Services (OITS). This role works hand-in-hand with various groups and communities within FHWA to develop training materials, self help guides, style guides, and other technical materials while ensuring 508 compliance regulations are fully met by all end products.

Responsibilities

• Develop extensive user guides for Service Request Management (SRM) Design a style guides to facilitate updates to websites
• Curate training materials for internal use that meet 508 compliance regulations using remediation software CommonLook PDF.
• Writing relevant DOT technology, cybersecurity, etc., articles for internal distribution
• Providing content support for reports and customer-facing materials including PPTs and other communications material.
• Editing, researching, and tracking change management communications including providing feedback, researching issues, and tracking approval throughout the federal approval chain.
• Author non-scientific technical reports such as: guidance circulars, reports, manuals (e.g., Policy, Engineering, Safety, Research), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), correspondence, briefings, information memoranda, action memoranda, publications, training materials, press releases, and white papers.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience technical writing
• Bachelors degree
• Ability to obtain/maintain DOT Public Trust
• Thorough understanding of productivity tools within Windows and Outlook
• Experience with 508 compliance and relevant tools.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Tech-Management Skills: Since most modern companies (SMEs and corporations) use software for data processing and housing, technical writers need to know how to effectively manage advanced software systems for storage, research, etc. This position requires functional knowledge of the pertinent software and machinery.
• User experience development
• Effective information collection: ability to continuously refine and streamline their search processes to collect the most helpful information about a subject in the shortest possible time.
• Single-Source Selection Skills: Some projects may require writers to create multiple documents on the same topic, but for readers of varying proficiency levels. The writers analyze which source has ample information to benefit all readers and spin the content to suit the beginner and advanced reader.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $68,000 - $78,000USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.