Technical Writer/Editor

cFocus Software Incorporated; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a skilled Technical Writer/Editor to support the Department of Transportation. This remote position involves crafting user manuals, training materials, and reports, ensuring clarity for both technical and non-technical audiences. Ideal candidates will have a background in Computer Science or English/Communications, along with a passion for transforming complex information into accessible content. Join a dynamic team and contribute to important projects that make a difference in transportation documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of IT Technical Writing experience is required.
• Experience in writing, editing, and publishing technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and composes technical information for manuals and training materials.
• Edits functional descriptions and customer deliverables.
• Translates technical information into clear documents.

Skills

Technical Writing

Editing

Report Publishing

Research Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in English/Communications

Job description

cFocus Software seeks a Technical Writer/Editor to join our program supporting the Department of Transportation (DOT). This position is remote in Washington, DC. This position requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, English/Communications, or a related field
• 2+ years of IT Technical Writing experience
• Experience writing, editing, publishing reports and technical documents.
• Strong experience with computer-based systems.

Duties:

• Gathers, analyzes, and composes technical information required for preparation of user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, reports, etc.
• Edits functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents.
• Conducts research and ensures the use of proper technical terminology.
• Translates technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel in domestic or international settings.