Technical Writer in Washington

Energy Jobline ZR; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Washington, DC seeks a Technical Writer to review, edit, and update agency website content for accuracy, accessibility, and branding. You will draft announcements, newsletters, and guidance documents, ensuring clarity and consistency across materials.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts to translate technical information into clear content, maintain SOPs, format documents, and ensure version control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 1–6 years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, communications, or document management.
• Experience editing website content and technical or administrative documentation.
• Experience developing and maintaining SOPs.
• Excellent written, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using CMS for website updates.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and update agency website content for accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and branding.
• Draft, revise, and maintain website text, announcements, newsletters, guidance documents, and other communications.
• Edit and proofread materials for grammar, punctuation, clarity, tone, and formatting.
• Review, update, and standardize SOPs and operational documentation.
• Format documents, reports, manuals, presentations, and correspondence for distribution.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate technical information into clear content.
• Ensure documents comply with style guides, procedures, and policies.
• Maintain document version control and support documentation organization.
• Recommend improvements to documentation processes, templates, and writing standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Editing

Content writing

CMS proficiency

Proofreading

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Technical Writing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

CMS platforms

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Writer

Location: Washington, DC

Key Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and update agency website content to ensure accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with agency branding and communication standards.
• Draft, revise, and maintain website text, announcements, newsletters, guidance documents, and other agency communications.
• Edit and proofread a variety of written materials for grammar, punctuation, clarity, tone, and formatting.
• Review, update, and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operational documentation.
• Format documents, reports, manuals, presentations, and correspondence for internal and external distribution.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and program staff to gather information and translate technical or complex information into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate content.
• Ensure all documents comply with agency style guides, document control procedures, and applicable policies.
• Maintain document version control and support the organization of agency documentation.
• Recommend improvements to documentation processes, templates, and writing standards to promote consistency and efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for education where applicable.
• One (1) to six (6) years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, communications, or document management.
• Experience editing website content and technical or administrative documentation.
• Experience developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Excellent written, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using content management systems (CMS) for website updates is .
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a government or public sector environment.
• Knowledge of plain principles and web accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with document management systems and agency records management practices.