Technical Writer - Federal 508 & Training Materials

QinetiQ US; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Technical Writer to provide direct technical writing support to FHWA’s Office of Information Technology Services, developing training materials, self-help guides, and style guides while ensuring 508 compliance.

A minimum of 2 years of technical writing experience, a Bachelor's degree, ability to obtain DOT Public Trust, and strong written and verbal communication; proficiency with Windows and Outlook is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of technical writing experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DOT Public Trust.
• Proficiency with productivity tools in Windows and Outlook.
• Experience with 508 compliance and related tools.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop extensive user guides for SRM; design style guides to update websites.
• Curate training materials that meet 508 compliance using CommonLook PDF.
• Write articles on DOT technology, cybersecurity, etc., for internal distribution.
• Provide content support for reports and customer-facing materials including PPTs.
• Edit, research, and track change management communications through the federal approval chain.
• Author non-scientific technical reports such as guidance circulars, SOPs, policies, memos, and training materials.

Skills

Technical writing

Windows

Outlook

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CommonLook PDF

Windows

Outlook

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking a Technical Writer to provide direct technical writing support to FHWA’s Office of Information Technology Services, developing training materials, self-help guides, and style guides while ensuring 508 compliance.

A minimum of 2 years of technical writing experience, a Bachelor's degree, ability to obtain DOT Public Trust, and strong written and verbal communication; proficiency with Windows and Outlook is expected.