Technical Writer & Visual Designer for IT Governance

Savan Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Savan Group seeks a Technical Writer with graphic and web design expertise to support the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), OCIO, within IT Governance and Program Management.

The role involves researching, writing, editing, designing, and publishing IT governance, portfolio and financial management materials; designing program web content and document repositories for internal DOT audiences and external stakeholders including OMB; and delivering clear, plain-language communications with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, technical communication, journalism, communications, graphic design, information systems or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience writing, reviewing, editing, and developing technical or business documentation.
• Experience writing and editing technical, policy, or process documentation (SOPs, policies, guidance, user guides).
• Graphic design experience creating infographics, diagrams, visuals, or branding elements.
• Web design and content management experience publishing to websites, intranets, or CMSs.
• Strong knowledge of plain-language principles and style guides (GPO, Chicago).
• Experience with 508 accessibility considerations for documents, graphics, and web content.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit, and format DOT IT policies, SOPs, guidance, and governance materials.
• Conduct executive writing, copy editing, proofreading, and plain-language reviews of IT policy and leadership materials.
• Gather information from subject matter experts through interviews and document reviews.
• Draft, revise, and finalize governance documentation and training materials; maintain the governance repository.
• Design, update, and publish program websites, intranet pages, and digital content for DOT audiences.
• Ensure 508 accessibility compliance and align with DOT branding and style standards.
• Manage document templates, style guides, and formatting standards across OCIO products.
• Review content prepared by others and provide recommendations to improve scope and clarity.

Skills

Technical writing

Graphic design

Web design

Plain language

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, technical communication, journalism, communications, graphic design, information systems

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Google Sites

SharePoint

WordPress

HTML/CSS

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Visio

Job description

Savan Group seeks a Technical Writer with graphic and web design expertise to support the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), OCIO, within IT Governance and Program Management.

The role involves researching, writing, editing, designing, and publishing IT governance, portfolio and financial management materials; designing program web content and document repositories for internal DOT audiences and external stakeholders including OMB; and delivering clear, plain-language communications with