Technical Writer Journeyman — Clear, Accessible Docs & SOPs

Capital-Consulting-LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

DLCP - Dept of Licensing and Consumer Protection in Washington, DC is seeking a Journeyman Technical Writer to develop, review, edit, and maintain clear, accurate documentation that supports agency operations, programs, and communications.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex information into concise, audience‑appropriate content, ensure compliance with agency style guides, and maintain document version control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or related field.
• 1 to 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 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Excellent written, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• CMS experience for website updates preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

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 a variety of materials for grammar, punctuation, clarity, tone, and formatting.
• Review and standardize SOPs and other operational documentation.
• Format documents, reports, manuals, presentations, and correspondence for distribution.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex information into clear content.
• Ensure documents comply with agency style guides and policies.
• Maintain document version control and organization of agency documentation.
• Propose improvements to documentation processes, templates, and writing standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Editing and proofreading

Communication skills

Project management

Content editing for websites

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Job description

DLCP - Dept of Licensing and Consumer Protection in Washington, DC is seeking a Journeyman Technical Writer to develop, review, edit, and maintain clear, accurate documentation that supports agency operations, programs, and communications.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex information into concise, audience‑appropriate content, ensure compliance with agency style guides, and maintain document version control.