Technical Writer-Communications Specialist

Chevo; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevo, a DC-based firm, is seeking a Technical Writer/Communications Specialist to support a DHS customer. The role involves writing and editing a range of technical and marketing documents, and maintaining the customer’s SharePoint and Teams sites. Onsite at St.

Elizabeth's Campus in SE DC with hybrid possibilities; candidates must have an active Secret clearance. Occasional travel outside the DC metro area may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years of experience providing technical writing and/or communications support.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficiency with Adobe Pro.

Responsibilities

• Support development of artifacts for communicating the Department-wide Innovation, Research, and Development (IRD) Strategic Plan and implementation with strategic stakeholders.
• Support development of governance artifacts resulting from Innovation, Research, and Development Coordination (IRDC) Process forums, to include decision memoranda.
• Maintain the DHS IRDC Council website on DHS Connect.
• Maintain the Portfolio Management Branch Teams Site.
• Support the development and execution of broadcasts via MS Teams for monthly Mission Monday briefings involving Component guest speakers.
• Provide technical review and edits of PowerPoint presentations, MS Word and Excel documents, and Adobe Pro documents
• Utilize writing style guides provided by DHS.

Skills

Technical writing

Communications support

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

SharePoint

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

Chevo is hiring a Technical Writer/Communications Specialist to support a DHS customer. You will be responsible for writing and editing a variety of technical and marketing documents, as well as maintaining the customer's SharePoint and Teams sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support development of artifacts for communicating the Department-wide Innovation, Research, and Development (IRD) Strategic Plan and implementation with strategic stakeholders.
• Support development of governance artifacts resulting from Innovation, Research, and Development Coordination (IRDC) Process forums, to include decision memoranda.
• Maintain the DHS IRDC Council website on DHS Connect.
• Maintain the Portfolio Management Branch Teams Site.
• Support the development and execution of broadcasts via MS Teams for monthly Mission Monday briefings involving Component guest speakers.
• Provide technical review and edits of PowerPoint presentations, MS Word and Excel documents, and Adobe Pro documents
• Utilize writing style guides provided by DHS.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years of experience providing technical writing and/or communications support.
• High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, applications, and services, including but not limited to Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• High level of proficiency in the use of Adobe Pro.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting DHS or a Federal research and development program.
• DHS suitability.

Work will be performed onsite at St. Elizabeth's Campus in SE DC. Due to the sensitive nature of the work environment, candidates must have an active Secret clearance. Hybrid may be an option but is not guaranteed.

Occasional travel outside of the DC metro area may be required.

SALARY RANGE: $75K To $85K (subject to change)

ELIGIBLE FOR PERFORMANCE BASE BONUS

Chevo offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, observes all 11 federal government holidays, 401K plan with matching, monthly SMART card employer contribution for commuting expenses, tuition assistance and more!

Chevo, a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), has made Consulting Magazine's 2023 and 2024 "Best Firms to Work For" list and is a 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Elev8 GovCon honoree. Chevo is a nine-time awardee of the Alliance for Workplace Excellence award; ranked one of the best Small Business Strategy firms by Consulting Magazine; made the Washington Technology Fast 50 list; and has earned multiple Program Management Industry awards.

Chevo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.