Technical Writer II — 508-Compliance & DHS Standards

Knowesis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (PPO & HDHP)

Dental

Vision

STD & LTD

Life Insurance

401k Company Match

Voluntary Products

Job summary

Knowesis in Arlington, VA seeks a Technical Writer II to provide editing, QA, and compliance reviews for executive products, reports, and advisory deliverables. The role is onsite with approved Telework and requires DHS suitability.

The position entails technical editing, ensuring 508-compliant documents, and coordinating with DHS/CISA standards while using Word, Acrobat, and Drupal to finalize templates and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in technical writing, editing, and publishing.
• Demonstrated experience creating Section 508-compliant documents.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability (Public Trust).

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical editing of committee reports and studies to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with industry style guides.
• Use editing and publishing tools (Word, Acrobat, Drupal) to produce templates and ensure 508-compliant deliverables.
• Perform quality assurance and compliance reviews for accuracy and tone in alignment with DHS and CISA standards.
• Support the development, tracking, and adjudication of complex document packages, including reports and graphics.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Publishing

508-compliant documents

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Drupal

Job description

Knowesis in Arlington, VA seeks a Technical Writer II to provide editing, QA, and compliance reviews for executive products, reports, and advisory deliverables. The role is onsite with approved Telework and requires DHS suitability.

The position entails technical editing, ensuring 508-compliant documents, and coordinating with DHS/CISA standards while using Word, Acrobat, and Drupal to finalize templates and deliverables.