Technical Writer Job Washington area,District of Columbia USA,Administrative/Clerical

Veteran Firm Seeking a Technical Writer for a Onsite Assignment in Washington, DC

My name is Stephen Hrutka, and I lead a Veteran-owned consulting firm in Washington, DC, focused on strategic sourcing, supply chain, and IT Staffing.

We want to fill a Technical Writer role for the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) in the DC Government.

The ideal candidate is a DMV resident with a Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years of experience developing and maintaining complex technical documentation and SOPs, and proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat; experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) and website updates is highly desired.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.

Executive

Summary:

HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Technical Writer to support agency operations, business processes, and communications by developing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation and website materials.

Position

Description:

The Technical Writer is responsible for creating, reviewing, editing, and maintaining clear, accurate, and user-friendly written materials to support the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection operations and communications. This role ensures that content is consistent, well-organized, compliant with agency standards, and effectively communicates information to internal and external stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities:

Review, edit, and update agency website content to ensure accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with agency branding and communication standards.
Draft, revise, and maintain website text, announcements, newsletters, guidance documents, and other agency communications.
Edit and proofread a variety of written materials for grammar, punctuation, clarity, tone, and formatting.
Review, update, and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operational documentation.
Format documents, reports, manuals, presentations, and correspondence for internal and external distribution.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and program staff to gather information and translate technical or complex information into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate content.
Ensure all documents comply with agency style guides, document control procedures, and applicable policies.
Maintain document version control and support the organization of agency documentation.
Recommend improvements to documentation processes, templates, and writing standards to promote consistency and efficiency.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

6 years of experience developing, writing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation, including instruction manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and how-to guides.
6 years of experience developing, documenting, and maintaining detailed design specifications for complex systems.
6 years of expertise and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
Professional experience in technical writing, editing, communications, or document management.
Experience editing website content and technical or administrative documentation.
Excellent written, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Minimum Education/ Certification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for education where applicable.

The target annual salary is $57,904.00 - $62,040.00.

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