Technical Writer (Journeyman)

Job Title: Technical Writer (Journeyman)
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Location: Washington DC 20024
Employment Type: Contract
Engagement Type: W2 or 1099 only. No Corp-to-Corp (C2C).
Final Interview:

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company is hiring a Technical Writer for a DC Government client. The Technical Writer is responsible for developing reviewing editing and maintaining clear accurate and user-friendly documentation and written materials that support agency operations business processes and communications.

This role ensures that content is consistent well-organized compliant with agency standards and effectively communicates information to internal and external stakeholders.

• Review edit and update agency website content to ensure accuracy consistency accessibility and alignment with agency branding and communication standards.
• Draft revise and maintain website text announcements newsletters guidance documents and other agency communications.
• Edit and proofread a variety of written materials for grammar punctuation clarity tone and formatting.
• Review update and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operational documentation.
• Format documents reports manuals presentations and correspondence for internal and external distribution.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and program staff to gather information and translate technical or complex information into clear concise and audience-appropriate content.
• Ensure all documents comply with agency style guides document control procedures and applicable policies.
• Maintain document version control and support the organization of agency documentation.
• Recommend improvements to documentation processes templates and writing standards to promote consistency and efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in English Technical Writing Communications Journalism Public Administration or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for education where applicable.
• One to six years of professional experience in technical writing editing communications or document management.
• Experience editing website content and technical or administrative documentation.
• Experience developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Excellent written verbal editing and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word PowerPoint and Excel and in Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using content management systems (CMS) for website updates is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects prioritize deadlines and work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational analytical and communication skills.

• Experience working in a government or public sector environment.
• Knowledge of plain language principles and web accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with document management systems and agency records management practices.

1. Bachelors degree in English Technical Writing Communications Journalism Public Administration or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for education where applicable. Required 10 years.
2. Develop write edit and maintain technical documentation including instruction manuals standard operating procedures (SOPs) and how-to guides. Required 6 years.
3. Develop document and maintain detailed design specifications for complex systems. Required 6 years.
4. Expertise and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel and PowerPoint and in Adobe Acrobat. Required 6 years.
5. Experience editing website content and technical or administrative documentation. Highly desired 3 years.
6. Experience using content management systems (CMS) for website updates. Highly desired 3 years.
7. Edit and proofread a variety of written materials for grammar punctuation clarity tone and formatting. Highly desired 3 years.
8. Strong organizational analytical and communication skills. Highly desired 3 years.
9. Draft revise and maintain website text announcements newsletters guidance documents and other agency communications. Highly desired 3 years.
10. Collaborate with subject matter experts and program staff to gather information and translate technical or complex information into clear concise and audience-appropriate content. Highly desired 3 years.
11. Recommend improvements to documentation processes templates and writing standards to promote consistency and efficiency. Highly desired 3 years.

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should send their resume to

Required Skills:

may substitute for education where applicable. One to six years of professional experience in technical writing editing communications or document management. Experience editing website content and technical or administrative documentation. Experience developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Excellent written verbal editing and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word PowerPoint and Excel and in Adobe Acrobat. Experience using content management systems (CMS) for website updates is preferred. Ability to manage multiple projects prioritize deadlines and work independently and collaboratively. Strong organizational analytical and communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working in a government or public sector environment. Knowledge of plain language principles and web accessibility standards. Familiarity with document management systems and agency records management practices. REQUIRED AND DESIRED SKILLS MATRIX 1. Bachelors degree in English Technical Writing Communications Journalism Public Administration or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for education where applicable. Required 10 years. 2. Develop write edit and maintain technical documentation including instruction manuals standard operating procedures (SOPs) and how-to guides. Required 6 years. 3. Develop document and maintain detailed design specifications for complex systems. Required 6 years. 4. Expertise and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel and PowerPoint and in Adobe Acrobat. Required 6 years. 5. Experience editing website content and technical or administrative documentation. Highly desired 3 years. 6. Experience using content management systems (CMS) for website updates. Highly desired 3 years. 7. Edit and proofread a variety of written materials for grammar punctuation clarity tone and formatting. Highly desired 3 years. 8. Strong organizational analytical and communication skills. Highly desired 3 years. 9. Draft revise and maintain website text announcements newsletters guidance documents and other agency communications. Highly desired 3 years. 10. Collaborate with subject matter experts and program staff to gather information and translate technical or complex information into clear concise and audience-appropriate content. Highly desired 3 years. 11. Recommend improvements to documentation processes templates and writing standards to promote consistency and efficiency. Highly desired 3 years.

Required Education:

Bachelors degree in English Technical Writing Communications Journalism Public Administration or a related field. Relevant experience