Technical Writer (Journeyman)

Dhaka Technology Limited; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company in Washington, DC is hiring a Technical Writer (Journeyman) for a DC Government client. The writer will develop, review, edit, and maintain clear, user-friendly documentation to support agency operations and communications.

The role emphasizes consistent content, adherence to agency standards, and collaboration with program staff to translate technical information into audience-appropriate content. This is an onsite, contract opportunity with W2/1099 engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or related field.
• 1–6 years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, 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 Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using CMS for website updates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and update agency website content for accuracy 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 docs.
• 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, controls, and policies.
• Maintain document version control and organize agency documentation.
• Suggest improvements to documentation processes and templates.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Content writing

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

CMS

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.