Technical Writer II (TS/SCI)

Knowesis; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401k Company Match

Voluntary Products

Job summary

Knowesis is seeking a Technical Writer II to provide technical editing, quality assurance, and compliance reviews for executive products, reports, and advisory committee deliverables.

The role requires hands-on editing with Word/Acrobat/Drupal, ensuring 508-compliance and DHS/CISA alignment, and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI access. Arlington-based with approved telework options.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in technical writing, editing, and publishing.
• Demonstrated experience creating Section 508-compliant documents.
• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical editing of committee reports and studies for clarity and compliance.
• Use Word, Acrobat, and Drupal to produce templates and ensure 508-compliant deliverables.
• Perform quality assurance and compliance reviews for accuracy and tone per DHS/CISA standards.
• Support development, tracking, and adjudication of complex document packages.

Skills

Technical writing experience

Section 508 compliance

Editing and publishing

Tools

Word

Acrobat

Drupal

Job description

Position: Technical Writer II

Location: Arlington, VA and approved Telework

Work Environment: Onsite

Clearance Required: Top Secret with ability to obtain SCI

Status: Contingent Upon Award

Anticipated Salary Range: $105,000– $130,000

Knowesis is seeking a Technical Writer II 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.
• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.

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 env ironment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.