Technical Writer – Federal IT & 508 Compliance

QinetiQ U.S.; 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 the FHWA's Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) in Washington, DC. The role involves creating training materials, 508-compliant guides, and various technical documents while collaborating across FHWA groups.

The position requires at least 2 years of technical writing experience, a Bachelor's degree, ability to obtain DOT Public Trust, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience technical writing.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DOT Public Trust.
• Thorough understanding of productivity tools within Windows and Outlook.
• Experience with 508 compliance and relevant tools.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop extensive user guides for Service Request Management (SRM).
• Design a style guides to facilitate updates to websites.
• Curate training materials for internal use that meet 508 compliance regulations using remediation software CommonLook PDF.
• Writing relevant DOT technology, cybersecurity, etc., articles for internal distribution.
• Providing content support for reports and customer-facing materials including PPTs and other communications material.
• Editing, researching, and tracking change management communications including providing feedback, researching issues, and tracking approval throughout the federal approval chain.
• Author non-scientific technical reports such as: guidance circulars, reports, manuals (e.g., Policy, Engineering, Safety, Research), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), correspondence, briefings, information memoranda, action memoranda, publications, training materials, press releases, and white papers.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows

Outlook

CommonLook PDF

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking a Technical Writer to provide direct technical writing support to the FHWA's Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) in Washington, DC. The role involves creating training materials, 508-compliant guides, and various technical documents while collaborating across FHWA groups.

The position requires at least 2 years of technical writing experience, a Bachelor's degree, ability to obtain DOT Public Trust, and strong communication skills.