Technical Writer (Journeyman)

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company is seeking a Technical Writer for a DC Government client. This onsite contract role focuses on developing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining clear, accurate documentation and written materials that support agency operations, business processes, and communications.

You will ensure content is consistent with agency style guides, accessible, and audience-appropriate. Responsibilities include updating website content, drafting announcements and SOPs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications or related field; relevant experience may substitute.
• 1–6 years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, or document management.
• Experience editing website content and technical or administrative documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and update agency website content for accuracy and accessibility.
• Draft, revise, and maintain website text, announcements, newsletters, and guidance documents.
• Edit and proofread materials for grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
• Review, update, and standardize SOPs and other operational documents.
• Format documents for internal and external distribution.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex information into clear content.

Skills

Editing

CMS experience

SOPs development

Documentation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company | Contract

Technical Writer (Journeyman)

Washington, United States | Posted on 08/11/2026

Job Title: Technical Writer (Journeyman)
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Location: Washington, DC 20024
Employment Type: Contract
Engagement Type: W2 or 1099 only. No Corp-to-Corp (C2C).
Final Interview:

Position Summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company is hiring a Technical Writer for a DC Government client. The Technical Writer is responsible for developing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation and written materials that support agency operations, business processes, 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.
  

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 to six 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 the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and in Adobe Acrobat.
  
• Experience using content management systems (CMS) for website updates is preferred.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
  
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required and Desired Skills Matrix

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for education where applicable. 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 the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and in 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, and audience-appropriate content. Highly desired, 3 years.
  
• Recommend improvements to documentation processes, templates, and writing standards to promote consistency and efficiency. Highly desired, 3 years.