Technical Writer and Editor

ICF; Washington; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reasonable accommodations

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

ICF, a global advisory and technology services provider, seeks a Technical Writer and Editor to collaborate with program managers, subject matter experts, and leadership to craft communications for transportation practitioners and the traveling public.

The role supports remote work from the DC metro region with infrequent in-person meetings at McLean, VA. You will edit, format, and QA complex documents ensuring accessibility and branding compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, business administration, or related field.
• 3+ years editing highly technical information, proofreading or copyediting.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit technical articles and reports for publication.
• Perform copy editing and document formatting for 508 compliance.
• Translate technical terms into plain language and develop reports.
• QA/QC on documents and ensure branding and accessibility guidance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

MS Office

Google Workspace

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

CommonLook

SharePoint

Teams

Smartsheet

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 theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEOpolicy.

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 withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please [e-mail] we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.

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 orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance [e-mail]. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

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.

$67,063.00 - $114,008.00

DC Remote Office (DC99)