Technical Writer II (Public Trust)

Kids for the Future; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Voluntary products

Job summary

Knowesis in Arlington, VA is seeking three Technical Writer II to provide technical editing, QA, and compliance reviews for executive products, reports, and advisory committee deliverables. This role requires experience in producing clear, 508-compliant documents under DHS standards and maintaining accuracy across complex packages.

The position supports the development, tracking, and adjudication of document packages, using Word, Acrobat, and Drupal, with telework approved.

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

Tools

Word

Acrobat

Drupal

Job description

• Job Category Management & Administration
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree NONE

Description

Position: Technical Writer II

Location: Arlington, VA and approved Telework

Clearance Required: Public Trust / DHS Suitability

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.
• 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 env ironment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.