[Hiring] Technical Writer @QinetiQ US

Role Description

QinetiQ US is looking for a Technical Writer. This is an excellent opportunity to provide direct technical writing support to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Office of Information Technology Services (OITS). This role works hand-in-hand with various groups and communities within FHWA to develop training materials, self-help guides, style guides, and other technical materials while ensuring 508 compliance regulations are fully met by all end products.

Responsibilities

• Develop extensive user guides for Service Request Management (SRM)
• Design style guides to facilitate updates to websites
• Curate training materials for internal use that meet 508 compliance regulations using remediation software CommonLook PDF
• Write relevant DOT technology, cybersecurity, etc., articles for internal distribution
• Provide content support for reports and customer-facing materials including PPTs and other communications material
• Edit, research, and track change management communications including providing feedback, researching issues, and tracking approval throughout the federal approval chain
• Author non-scientific technical reports such as: guidance circulars, reports, manuals (e.g., Policy, Engineering, Safety, Research), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), correspondence, briefings, information memoranda, action memoranda, publications, training materials, press releases, and white papers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in technical writing
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to obtain/maintain DOT Public Trust
• Thorough understanding of productivity tools within Windows and Outlook
• Experience with 508 compliance and relevant tools
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Tech-Management Skills: Knowledge of advanced software systems for data processing and housing
• User experience development
• Effective information collection: Ability to continuously refine and streamline search processes
• Single-Source Selection Skills: Ability to create multiple documents on the same topic for varying proficiency levels

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $68,000 - $78,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Company EEO Statement

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.