Technical Writer II

In support of the Department of Transportation, Systems Intelligence seeks a Technical Writer II to assist the Government with writing, proof-reading, editing, and assembling documents and analytical support.

About the Role

The Technical Writer II writes a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses. May be responsible for coordinating the display of graphics and the production of the document. The role involves revising or writing standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications. These publications cover work methods, procedures, installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.

The incumbent receives assignments and technical information from a supervisor or senior writer, may be provided notes or manuals containing operating procedures, and may observe production, developmental, or experimental activities to expand or verify provided details.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical writing, communications, and editorial services for a wide range of internal and external-facing communication materials, presentations, and technical products.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to draft information products necessary to meet internal and external requests, ensuring clear and correctly formatted expression of government points.
• Draft status reports.
• Attend meetings as necessary to complete duties.
• Present a unified and consistent tone and message in all communications.
• Organize exhibits.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in field or related area.
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, Business, Marketing, or a similar field.
• Ability to recognize and use correct English grammar to effectively communicate information both orally and in writing.
• Attention to detail, including formatting inconsistencies, mismatched numbers, grammatical errors, and spacing errors.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and translate complicated and technical subject matter into clear and persuasive prose.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to quickly grasp new information and apply it in work.
• Ability to work with, organize, and integrate data, charts, pictures, and written documents in various formats (e.g., .pdf, .jpg, .ppt).
• Proficient knowledge and experience with Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to multi-task and efficiently organize files to maintain version control.
• Demonstrated organization and time management skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to coordinate with others and maintain effective working relationships that promote cooperation and teamwork.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a client-specific Public Trust clearance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

Pay

Pay range: $38.87 - $39.50 per hour

Health & Welfare: $5.09

Job ID: 2026-25197 | Work Type: Remote