Technical Writer and Editor

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. We help our clients communicate how their critical work is improving the safety mobility and performance of our nations transportation infrastructure. We believe in collaboration mutual respect open communication and opportunity for growth.

As a Technical Writer and Editor you will collaborate with program managers subject matter experts and leadership to create products that resonate with the traveling public and transportation practitioners.

Location: This role will be supported remotely in the DC metro area. This role will ultimately be required to attend infrequent in-person meetings at the client site in McLean VA office.

What youll be doing:

• Researching writing and editing technical articles white papers reports flyers and other material of various lengths (from 5 to 300 pages) for publication at a professional technical level.
• Perform copy editing and document formatting as it relates to 508 within the Microsoft and Google suite of products
• Translate technical terms into plain language.
• Research outline and develop reports on technical concepts
• Perform QA/QC on a variety of documents and products
• Ensure products meet agency and department branding logo and 508-compliance guidance
• Experience working with Adobe Acrobat Pro and CommonLook

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in English Communications Business Administration or related field is required.
• 3 years of related experience with editing proofing or copyediting highly technical information.

Professional Skills:

• Detail-oriented individual who can work comfortably in a demanding deadline-oriented environment with very complex processes and tasks with multiple phases.
• Expert in MS Office Applications (Word PowerPoint Outlook Excel) and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools including Teams Basecamp Trello SharePoint and Smartsheet
• Energetic self-starter and resourceful problem solver; can-do attitude and willingness to jump in where needed.
• Solid team player with proven ability to manage competing priorities perspectives and partnership needs.
• Familiarity with responsive design principles and mobile accessibility best practices.
• Excellent verbal oral interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate accessibility requirements and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex accessibility issues and propose effective solutions.
• Commitment to staying current with emerging trends technologies and regulations related to digital accessibility.
• Flexibility and willingness to accept a change in priorities as necessary.

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Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: