Technical Writer / Editor – Federal IT Systems

Sd-Solutions-LL; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Solutions, LLC is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to develop clear, accurate technical and user-facing materials for SEVIS information systems and SEVP automation support. The role involves writing help content, manuals, and reports, and creating standardized Word and PowerPoint templates.

The candidate will interview technical specialists, translate complex topics into plain language, coordinate review cycles, and ensure accessibility and version control across documentation.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of technical writing or editing experience.
• Experience writing help content for information systems or comparable software documentation.
• Advanced Word styles/template development and PowerPoint template creation.
• Ability to translate complex topics into plain language.
• Excellent editing, organization, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit user help, manuals, functional descriptions, reports, and technical deliverables.
• Create standardized Microsoft Word templates with controlled styles and formatting.
• Develop standardized PowerPoint templates and executive briefings.
• Interview technical specialists and validate source information.
• Prepare outlines and drafts and coordinate review and approval cycles.
• Apply plain-language principles and maintain consistent terminology.
• Support accessible Section 508-compliant materials and document version control.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Plain language

Interviewing sources

Documentation standards

Templates & formatting

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Technical Writer / Editor – Federal IT Systems

Develop clear, accurate technical and user-facing materials for SEVIS information systems and SEVP business automation support.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and edit user help, manuals, functional descriptions, reports, and technical deliverables.
• Create standardized Microsoft Word templates with controlled styles and formatting.
• Develop standardized PowerPoint templates and executive briefings.
• Interview technical specialists and validate source information.
• Prepare outlines and drafts and coordinate review and approval cycles.
• Apply plain-language principles and maintain consistent terminology.
• Support accessible Section 508-compliant materials and document version control.

Required Qualifications

• At least six years of related technical writing or editing experience.
• Experience writing help content for information systems or comparable software documentation.
• Advanced Word styles/template development and PowerPoint template creation.
• Ability to research complex topics and translate technical content into plain language.
• Excellent editing, organization, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Confluence and Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar requirements tools.
• SEVIS, ICE, or other federal system documentation experience.

Location

• Washington, DC / Northern Virginia Metropolitan Area

Work Arrangement

• Primarily onsite; hybrid subject to Government approval

Employment Type