Technical Writer

vTech Solution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

vTech Solution is seeking a DLCP Technical Writer Journeyman to develop, review, and maintain clear agency documentation for operations and communications. You will ensure content is consistent, accessible, and aligned with agency standards.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex information into concise content, manage SOPs, and format documents for internal and external distribution, while upholding branding and style guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or related field (or relevant experience).
• 1 to 6 years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, communications, or document management.
• Experience editing website content and technical or administrative documentation.
• Experience developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Excellent written, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, edit, and update agency website content for accuracy, accessibility, and branding alignment.
• Draft, revise, and maintain website text, announcements, newsletters, and guidance documents.
• Edit and proofread materials for grammar, punctuation, clarity, tone, and formatting.
• Review, update, and standardize SOPs and other operational documentation.
• Format documents, reports, manuals, presentations, and correspondence for distribution.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex information into clear content.
• Ensure compliance with agency style guides, document control procedures, and policies.
• Maintain document version control and support organization of agency documentation.
• Recommend improvements to documentation processes, templates, and writing standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

SOP development

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

CMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Summary

The DLCP Technical Writer Journeyman is responsible for developing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation that supports agency operations, business processes, and communications. This role ensures all content is consistent, well-organized, compliant with agency standards, and effectively communicates complex information to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, edit, and update agency website content to ensure accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with branding standards.
• Draft, revise, and maintain website text, announcements, newsletters, guidance documents, and other communications.
• Edit and proofread written materials for grammar, punctuation, clarity, tone, and formatting.
• Review, update, and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operational documentation.
• Format documents, reports, manuals, presentations, and correspondence for internal and external distribution.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and program staff to translate technical or complex information into clear, concise content.
• Ensure compliance with agency style guides, document control procedures, and policies.
• Maintain document version control and support organization of agency documentation.
• Recommend improvements to documentation processes, templates, and writing standards to promote consistency and efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field (or relevant experience).
• 1 to 6 years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, communications, or document management.
• Experience editing website content and technical or administrative documentation.
• Experience developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Excellent written, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Experience using content management systems (CMS) for website updates.
• Experience working in a government or public sector environment.
• Knowledge of plain language principles and web accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with document management systems and agency records management practices.

Special Considerations

• Absences greater than two weeks must be approved by management in advance with contact information provided.
• Compliance with agency style guides, document control procedures, and applicable policies is mandatory.
• No reimbursable expenses allowed.
• Submission requires acceptance of supplier agreement terms and conditions.

Scheduling

• Work period from August 24, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
• Interview process conducted via webcam only.