Technical Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct research, compose, and refine technical reports, magazine articles, newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, user manuals, and various research communication materials.

• Partner with engineers, researchers, and subject matter experts to convey intricate technical and engineering ideas to both technical and general audiences.

• Execute substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading throughout the production process.

• Confirm technical accuracy through interviews, research, and fact-checking, incorporating tables, schematics, and figures into the narrative text.

• Ensure that content adheres to the GPO Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, and TFHRC RD&T Communication Reference Guide.

• Uphold Section 508 accessibility compliance and oversee copyright permissions and attributions.

• Manage assigned documents and articles from outlines and interviews through review cycles to final publication, ensuring version control is maintained.

• Facilitate review and approval processes with FHWA contacts and external stakeholders as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–10 years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, and publishing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Journalism, or a related scientific/technical discipline.

• Proven expertise in applying the GPO Style Manual and Chicago Manual of Style.

• Experience ensuring compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards.

• Experience in supporting complex projects and transformational initiatives within the federal government.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Proficiency in managing competing deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

• Comfort in managing complex client relationships.

• Preferred experience in the transportation sector, particularly in highway or surface transportation research.

• Strong analytical and time-management capabilities.

• Ability to organize, prioritize, collaborate, and communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.

• Capacity to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting.

• Ability to receive feedback and implement changes promptly and effectively.

• Capability to quickly understand complex issues.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Access to cutting-edge tools and resources.

• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance initiatives.