Technical Writer – IT Communications & 508 Compliance

QinetiQ US; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Technical Writer to provide IT communications and documentation support for the Federal Highway Administration. You will translate technical content for non-technical audiences, ensuring 508 accessibility across Word, PowerPoint, PDFs, and Google Docs.

You will collaborate with IT project teams, develop SOPs, user guides, and job aids, and maintain a document library. Hybrid work with potential on-site presence at DOT Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of technical writing experience.
• Experience producing Section 508-conformant documents.
• Experience writing procedural documentation for IT systems or processes.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and format agency-wide IT communications and notices.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, user guides, job aids, FAQs, and checklists.
• Maintain SDLC documentation and control-gate artifacts.
• Create announcements and slide decks for IT Office Hours.
• Remediate Section 508-compliant documents (Word/PowerPoint/PDF).
• Advise FHWA staff on accessible document creation.
• Review intranet and sites for accuracy and accessibility.
• Support change management communications and stakeholder feedback.

Skills

Technical writing

Section 508 compliance

Google Workspace / Microsoft 365

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

SharePoint

Google Sites

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking a Technical Writer to provide IT communications and documentation support for the Federal Highway Administration. You will translate technical content for non-technical audiences, ensuring 508 accessibility across Word, PowerPoint, PDFs, and Google Docs.

You will collaborate with IT project teams, develop SOPs, user guides, and job aids, and maintain a document library. Hybrid work with potential on-site presence at DOT Headquarters in Washington, DC.