Technical Writer Journeyman

AHU Technologies Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AHU Technologies Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Journeyman Technical Writer to develop, review, and maintain clear documentation supporting agency operations and communications. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience, with in-person interviews.

The role focuses on producing user-friendly materials, SOP updates, and ensuring consistency with agency standards and branding across website content and internal documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 10 years of required experience in technical writing and documentation.
• Experience developing SOPs, manuals, and how-to guides.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and update agency website content for accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and branding.
• Draft, revise, and maintain website text, announcements, newsletters, and guidance documents.
• Edit and proofread a variety of materials for grammar, punctuation, clarity, tone, and formatting.
• Review, update, and standardize SOPs and other operational documentation.
• Format documents, reports, manuals, presentations, and correspondence for distribution.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate technical information into clear content.
• Ensure all documents comply with agency style guides and version control.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

CMS

Microsoft Office

Content management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS platforms

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

TITLE: Technical Writer Journeyman

LOCATION: Washington, DC/ Onsite

Employment type: Contract w2/1099/C2C

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in IT, related field, or equivalent experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 10 years

INTERVIEWS: In Person

Job Description: The Client is seeking a Technical Writer responsible for developing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation and written materials that support agency operations, business processes, and communications.

Employment type: Contract w2/1099/C2C

Complete Description: The Technical Writer is responsible for creating, reviewing, editing, and maintaining clear, accurate, and user-friendly written materials to support the operations and communications. This role ensures that content is consistent, well-organized, compliant with agency standards, and effectively communicates information to internal and external stakeholders.

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.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may be used. Required 10 Years
• Develop, write, edit, and maintain technical documentation, including instruction manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and how-to guides. Required 6 Years
• Develop, document, and maintain detailed design specifications for complex systems. Required 6 Years
• Expertise and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat. Required 6 Years
• Experience editing website content and technical or administrative documentation. Highly desired 3 Years
• Experience using content management systems (CMS) for website updates. Highly desired 3 Years
• Edit and proofread a variety of written materials for grammar, punctuation, clarity, tone, and formatting. . Highly desired 3 Years
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Highly desired 3 Years
• Draft, revise, and maintain website text, announcements, newsletters, guidance documents, and other agency communications. Highly desired 3 Years
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and program staff to gather information and translate technical or complex information into clear, concise content. Highly desired 3 Years
• Recommend improvements to documentation processes, templates, and writing standards to promote consistency and efficiency. Highly desired 3 Years