Technical Writer and Editor

ICF International; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Technical Writer and Editor to collaborate with program managers, subject matter experts, and leadership to produce materials that resonate with the traveling public and transportation practitioners. Location: remote in the DC metro area with occasional in-person meetings at McLean, VA.

You will research, write, edit, and QA technical articles, white papers, and reports, ensuring accessibility and brand alignment across Microsoft and Google suites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of editing, proofreading, or copyediting highly technical information.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a deadline-driven environment with complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit technical articles, white papers, reports, flyers, and other material (5 to 300+ pages).
• Perform copy editing and document formatting for 508 compliance within MS Office and Google suite.
• Translate technical terms into plain language for diverse audiences.
• Research, outline, and develop reports on technical concepts.
• Perform QA/QC on a variety of documents and products.
• Ensure products meet branding, logos, and 508-compliance guidance.

Skills

Detail oriented

MS Office

Google Workspace

Accessibility

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

CommonLook

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. We help our clients communicate how their critical work is improving the safety, mobility, and performance of our nation’s transportation infrastructure. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

As a Technical Writer and Editor, you will collaborate with program managers, subject matter experts, and leadership to create products that resonate with the traveling public and transportation practitioners.

Location: This role will be supported remotely in the DC metro area. This role will ultimately be required to attend infrequent in-person meetings at the client site in McLean, VA office.

What you'll be doing:

• Researching, writing, and editing technical articles, white papers, reports, flyers, and other material of various lengths (from 5 to 300+ pages) for publication at a professional technical level.
• Perform copy editing and document formatting as it relates to 508 within the Microsoft and Google suite of products
• Translate technical terms into plain language.
• Research, outline, and develop reports on technical concepts
• Perform QA/QC on a variety of documents and products
• Ensure products meet agency and department branding, logo, and 508-compliance guidance
• Experience working with Adobe Acrobat Pro and CommonLook

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business Administration, or related field is required.
• 3+ years of related experience with editing, proofing, or copyediting highly technical information.

Professional Skills:

• Detail-oriented individual who can work comfortably in a demanding, deadline-oriented environment, with very complex processes and tasks with multiple phases.
• Expert in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools including Teams, Basecamp, Trello, SharePoint, and Smartsheet
• Energetic, self-starter, and resourceful problem solver; can-do attitude and willingness to jump in where needed.
• Solid team player with proven ability to manage competing priorities, perspectives, and partnership needs.
• Familiarity with responsive design principles and mobile accessibility best practices.
• Excellent verbal, oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate accessibility requirements and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex accessibility issues and propose effective solutions.
• Commitment to staying current with emerging trends, technologies, and regulations related to digital accessibility.
• Flexibility and willingness to accept a change in priorities, as necessary.

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. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

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