Technical Writer II (Public Trust)

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

Position: Technical Writer II

Location: Arlington, VA and approved Telework

Work Environment: Onsite

Clearance Required: Public Trust / DHS Suitability

Status: Contingent Upon Award

Anticipated Salary Range: $95,000 – $120,000

Knowesis is seeking three (3) Technical Writer IIs to provide technical editing, quality assurance, and compliance reviews for executive products, reports, and advisory committee deliverables.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

Required 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with federal government or DHS-specific style guides.

Benefits:

• Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, Basic Life Insurance, 401k Company Match, & Voluntary Products.

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.