Technical Writer / Editor – Federal IT Systems

Position Overview

Develop clear, accurate technical and user-facing materials for SEVIS information systems and SEVP business automation support.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and edit user help, manuals, functional descriptions, reports, and technical deliverables.
• Create standardized Microsoft Word templates with controlled styles and formatting.
• Develop standardized PowerPoint templates and executive briefings.
• Interview technical specialists and validate source information.
• Prepare outlines and drafts and coordinate review and approval cycles.
• Apply plain-language principles and maintain consistent terminology.
• Support accessible Section 508-compliant materials and document version control.

Required Qualifications

• At least six years of related technical writing or editing experience.
• Experience writing help content for information systems or comparable software documentation.
• Advanced Word styles/template development and PowerPoint template creation.
• Ability to research complex topics and translate technical content into plain language.
• Excellent editing, organization, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Confluence and Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar requirements tools.
• Section 508 documentation experience.
• SEVIS, ICE, or other federal system documentation experience.

Location

• Washington, DC / Northern Virginia Metropolitan Area

Work Arrangement

• Primarily onsite; hybrid subject to Government approval

Employment Type

• Full-time; contingent upon contract award