[Hiring] Technical Project Specialist @ICF

Role Description

ICF seeks a Technical Project Specialist (Technical Writer) to support our important work in Child Care and Development Technical Assistance (CDTA) Projects. The Technical Project Specialist will work with project teams supporting ICF’s work in the field of early childhood education in the federal, state, and private sectors. This role supports CDTA projects by developing, editing, and reviewing clear, audience‑focused written products that translate complex early childhood and Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) topics into practical, accessible resources. The Technical Writer collaborates with subject matter experts and project teams to ensure content quality, consistency, plain language, and adherence to established editorial and quality assurance standards. Bilingual technical writers may be asked to provide translation of project resources.

Qualifications

• Experience in the field of child development or early childhood education and care.
• Experience developing engaging content and resources that clarify and convey complex topics.
• Demonstrated experience working in a government context.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams or multiple projects.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, public policy, administration, human development, psychology, or related field directly relevant to early childhood systems.
• 5+ years of experience as a technical writer and editor.
• 3+ years of experience in developing and tracking project plans, milestones, and timelines for project deliverables.
• 3+ years of experience translating complex technical language into accessible content.
• 2+ years of experience supporting the development of products and resources related to early care and education.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Teams).
• Experience with e-learning, webinar, or virtual meeting platforms, basic design tools (such as Canva), and digital work management tools (such as Smartsheet and Mural).

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $74,090.00 - $125,954.00.
• Global advisory and technology services provider.
• Equal opportunity employer.