Technical Writer

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Homeland, VA, USA
In-Office
90K-100K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software
The Role
Researches, writes, edits, and formats SOPs, manuals, policy handbooks, and executive correspondence for federal programs and technical systems. Collaborates with subject matter experts, program managers, and legal teams; verifies technical and regulatory accuracy; translates complex concepts into plain language; ensures compliance with federal standards and accessibility mandates; and manages document revisions, repositories, and configuration control.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical Writer to work remotely.

 

A technical writer will research and produce clear, accurate documentation for federal programs, policies, or technical systems. This role requires close collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), program managers, and legal teams to transform dense regulatory or technical concepts into plain-language materials.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Document Creation & Revision: Write, edit, and format standard operating procedures (SOPs), user manuals, policy handbooks, and executive correspondence.
  • Subject Matter Research: Conduct independent research, interview technical experts, and review legislative or engineering blueprints to verify accuracy.
  • Compliance & Standards Editing: Ensure all written deliverables comply with federal guidelines, such as the GPO Style Manual, CIGIE standards, or accessibility mandates.
  • Simplifying Complexity: Translate technical or legal jargon into accessible formats for non-technical stakeholders, leadership, and congressional audiences.
  • Version & Repository Control: Manage document libraries, track revisions, and maintain configuration control across multi-author projects.

Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000

General Description of Benefits

Preferred Qualifications
  • Must have US citizenship.
  • Ability to pass a Public Trust investigation.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in Information technology.
  • Writing & Editing Competency: Exceptional command of grammar, syntax, and lineage editing using major style guides (e.g., GPO, APA, Chicago).
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Ability to interpret and cite U.S. Code, federal regulations, or agency directives.
  • Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and desktop publishing tools.

Skills Required

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to pass a Public Trust investigation
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in information technology
  • Exceptional grammar, syntax, and line editing skills using major style guides such as GPO, APA, or Chicago
  • Ability to interpret and cite U.S. Code, federal regulations, or agency directives
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and desktop publishing tools

ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ECS and has not been reviewed or approved by ECS.

  • Healthcare Strength ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Elkhorn, NE
2,129 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.

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