Technical Writer

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

📋 Description

• Assist ICF Child Care and Development Technical Assistance initiatives in the realm of early childhood education.

• Create, edit, proofread, and review written materials and deliverables tailored to the audience.

• Simplify complex topics related to early childhood and CCDF into practical, user-friendly resources.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts, editorial team members, project teams, clients, and partners.

• Conduct reporting, research, information collection, data gathering, quality assurance, and project evaluation activities.

• Engage in meetings and workgroups; document notes for staff and federal workgroups.

• Assist with Section 508 compliance and the online posting of written products and deliverables.

• Organize, archive, and manage digital files and file migrations.

• Facilitate the review, approval, finalization, publication, and distribution of resources and announcements.

• Revise editorial style guidance, citation and reference standards, and client-specific terminology.

• Provide training to project staff, partners, and client personnel on effective plain-language writing techniques.

• Implement templates, styles, branding, and other client specifications for digital and written outputs.

• Generate ad hoc reports from project databases and utilize approved AI, Smartsheet, and Mural tools to monitor tasks.

• Create visual graphics and enhance formatting to boost readability and clarity.

• Confirm citations, copyright compliance, and permissions procedures.

• Apply plain-language principles and established quality assurance protocols to written deliverables.

• Stay updated on early education, child care topics, client priorities, and political considerations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience as a technical writer and editor creating resources for public distribution in various formats.

• At least 3 years of experience in developing training and technical assistance resources for effective CCDF implementation.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience simplifying complex topics into clear, accessible content for targeted audiences.

• More than 2 years of experience in web content development and best practices for web and digital resource formatting.

• Proven experience in creating user-friendly web content.

• Experience in enhancing written content with visual graphics.

• Familiarity with CCDF regulations and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Background in collaborating with subject matter experts to create curated products for specific audiences.

• Experience in developing and executing digital content strategies, audience engagement, and communication best practices.

• Experience in producing public-facing resources for government or quasi-government organizations.

• Proficiency in APA or MLA citation formatting and copyright best practices.

• Exceptional verbal, interpersonal, and written communication abilities.

• Strong skills in writing, editing, proofreading, analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making.

• Capability to turn complex topics into straightforward, actionable content.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while adhering to tight deadlines.

• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Adaptability in learning and utilizing new technology tools and platforms.

• Competence in handling sensitive or confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.

• Must possess authorization to work in the United States.

• This position does not qualify for new H-1B visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Reasonable accommodations available throughout the application and employment process.

• Benefits information provided in accordance with the Transparency in Coverage Act.