Technical Writer Journeyman (HYBRID)

Washington, DC
Contracted
Experienced

Job Title: Technical Writer Journeyman (HYBRID)
Location: Washington, DC
Duration: 12 Months+

Job Description:

Content Creation:
  • Correspondence: Drafting official correspondence, letters, and emails on behalf of the agency or its representatives.
  • Blogs and Articles: Creating blog posts or articles to share insights, success stories, or relevant information with the public.
  • Coordination with Departments: Collaborating with different departments or units within the agency to gather information and ensure consistency in messaging.
 
Editing and Proofreading:
  • Reviewing Documents: Ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to style guidelines in written materials produced by the agency.
  • Proofreading: Checking documents for grammatical errors, typos, and formatting issues before publication.
  • Compliance: Ensuring that all written materials adhere to legal and regulatory guidelines.
  • Style Guide Adherence: Following the agency's style guide or any established writing standards.
  • outreach materials, website content, marketing collateral, Commission Meeting presentations

The contractor will be required to work on-site the first 90days and will discuss hybrid work schedule depending on performance, work remotely maximum of 2 business days. 

Responsibilities:
  • Writes a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses.
  • Coordinates the display of graphics and the production of the document.
  • Ensures content is of high quality and conforms to standards.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience

Skills:
 
SkillsRequired / DesiredAmountof Experience
Writing a variety of technical instruction manuals and how-to guidesRequired8Years
Writing design specs for complex systemsRequired8Years
Expertise and support of MS Office and VisioRequired8Years
Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experienceRequired12Years
Prepare original papers, articles, or reports regarding DLCP’s vision, mission, and initiatives.Required5Years
Create documentation, including user documentation, how-to guides, integration guides, computer systems operation guides, and system specifications.Highly desired9Years
Write and edit procedural documentation such as user guides and manuals.Required8Years
Determines the type of publication that will best serve the agency.Highly desired5Years
Meets with management, programmers, and project managers to learn about specific processes and what will be communicated to the public.Highly desired8Years
Creating blog posts or articles to share insights, success stories, or relevant information with the public.Required6Years
Drafting official correspondence, letters, and emails on behalf of the agency or its representatives.Required6Years
Excellent with PowerPoint, Google doc, LinkedIn, Ulysses and Facebook for outreach, commission presentations & marketingRequired6Years
Style Guide Adherence: Following the agency's style guide or any established writing standards.Required6Years
The contractor will be required to work on-site the first 90days and will discuss hybrid work schedule depending on performance, work remotely maximumRequired1Years
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