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Air Force Materiel Command

$42K - $120K/yr

Disclosure of Political Appointments. * Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and ... For technical manuals and specifications writers or editors, the equivalent of 15 semester hours ...

iFixit

Junior Technical Writer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

iFixit is currently seeking a Junior Technical Writer to create unparalleled repair documentation ... Right to Repair political movement. Our work is reshaping the electronics industry, and ...

Akima, LLC

Legal and Technical Writer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$135K - $143K/yr

The contractor shall provide specialized legal and technical writing support to the Office of the ... Law or Pre Law or Public Affairs, or Government or Political Science. * Demonstrated experience in ...

Salesforce, Inc.

Lead Technical Writer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Ability to write accurate, concise, and approachable content * Familiarity with Gen AI tools and ... status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to ...

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Lead Technical Writer

Seattle, WA · On-site

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Salesforce, Inc.

Lead Technical Writer

Bellevue, WA

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Political technical writers are professionals who specialize in creating clear, accurate, and accessible documents related to political topics, legislation, policy, and governmental procedures. They may work for government agencies, advocacy groups, think tanks, or political campaigns, translating complex political or legal information into understandable content for various audiences. Their work includes writing reports, policy briefs, legislative summaries, speeches, and educational materials. These writers must have strong research skills and a deep understanding of political processes to ensure accuracy and clarity in their work.

How does a political technical writer typically collaborate with subject matter experts and policy teams?

Political Technical Writers often work closely with subject matter experts, policy analysts, and legal professionals to translate complex legislative or regulatory information into clear, accessible documents. Collaboration usually involves attending policy meetings, conducting interviews, and reviewing drafts with team members to ensure accuracy and consistency. Building strong relationships and maintaining open communication are key, as writers must regularly incorporate feedback and ensure that messaging aligns with organizational objectives and compliance standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a political technical writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Political Technical Writer, you need expertise in political science or public policy, exceptional writing skills, and a relevant degree such as English, journalism, or political science. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), research databases, and citation tools is typically required. Attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly are standout soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure the accurate and effective presentation of political information for diverse audiences, supporting informed public discourse and policy development.

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NIH Technical Writer/Editor (level 1)

Bethesda, MD • On-site

Key Concepts Knowledgebase LLC
Network Security • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

EOE Statement
Key Concepts Knowledgebase is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decisions, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, credit information, employment status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, homeless status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Description
Key Concepts Knowledgebase, LLC., is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor for a project at a large government support organization. The successful candidate will work with our IT managers, engineers, technicians, and the client to ensure the expectations of both parties are fulfilled in a timely, cost-effective manner.
The Technical Writer/Editor key responsibilities are as follows:
  • Assist in writing and/or editing technical documents, business proposals, reports, user manuals, briefings/presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications, user guides, special reports and other deliverables to meet the program requirements.
  • Develop outline and drafts for review and approval by technical specialist and project management ensuring final documents meets the program requirements.
  • Research and gather technical/background information for inclusion in program documentation and deliverables.
  • Consult/research relevant sources, library resources, technical/financial documents and project personnel to obtain the necessary information to ensure all program guidelines and deliverables are met.
  • Build and maintain various user aids such as online videos, presentations, guided tours, technical guides for existing and new applications/systems.
  • Learn existing and new concepts and communicate the information succinctly to relevant personnel.
  • Develop techniques to track and evaluate the understandability and effectiveness of all information created and distributed to the client via some type of feedback system.
  • Monitor metrics on training materials for identification on areas for improvement and create a report for the relevant authority.
  • Perform the role of an editor for evaluation/editing of all technical or training documents produced by other team managers.

Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Must be detail-oriented, organized, and can work under tight deadlines.
  • Should have extensive experience in the IT service delivery environment as a technical writer with focus on document development, editing and presentations.
  • Have knowledge of publication software such as (Adobe Robohelp, Madcap, Ektron, SDLpic etc.), Analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Matomo, Mixpanel etc.), Coding and scripting language (AJAX, BeanShell, CFML, GIT, JavaScript, Python).
  • Very good understanding of owning an end-to-end document creation process.

Position Requirements
Required:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate to leadership, peers and subordinates.
  • Experience with tools such as and/or similar to JIRA, BigFix Management Services, JAMF Apple Management, Beyond Trust Remote Access and SPOK mobile messaging Application.
  • 5+ years progressive experience as a Technical Writer working in a federal government IT service delivery operation chartered with large scale, multi-faceted IT support.
  • Excellent technical skills related to IT QA in service delivery, including Change Management, ability to understand program requirements, modifying or development of appropriate standards and procedures, thorough understanding of QA testing validation process and the capability to extract pertinent information for reporting.
  • Skills, including proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook), Adobe, MS Teams, Google meet, Remedy/ServiceNow, software deployment (SCCM), Active Directory, Citrix, MS. Teams and Google Meet.
  • Familiarity with API documentation for REST or .NET APIs.
  • Knowledge of various Technical Writer's tools for publishing, Authoring, Screen Capture, Image Editing and Spell check.

Desired:
  • NIH experience
  • ITIL Cert

Training and Certifications:
Education:
  • Associate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Journalism, English or Communication with 5+ years' experience as a Technical Writer.
  • HDI institute certifications

Other:
  • Must be able to obtain and/or pass a public trust background check. Must be able to work flexible hours and multiple locations.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Position
NIH Technical Writer/Editor (level 1)
Location
Bethesda
This position is currently accepting applications.
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Key Concepts Knowledgebase, LLC is a Small DBE Business, and solutions-driven enterprise based in the DC area. The company is founded on the provision of quality services, creative business and IT solutions, and responsible business processes. Mission Statement: With a focus on transferring knowledge on key concepts in the process, we seek to provide our customers with the best of breed services and solutions, to solve their business problems and be part of initiatives that drive sustainable, green IT solutions.

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Company size

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Headquarters location

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