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As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote assessment item writer in the United States is $35.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $50.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Remote Assessment Item Writer, you need strong subject matter expertise, excellent written communication skills, and experience with educational assessment standards, usually backed by a relevant degree. Familiarity with item authoring platforms, learning management systems, and knowledge of psychometric principles or relevant certifications are often required. Attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to collaborate remotely are essential soft skills for producing high-quality assessment items. These skills ensure the creation of valid, reliable, and engaging test materials that meet curriculum and assessment objectives.

How does a Remote Assessment Item Writer typically collaborate with subject matter experts and editors during the item development process?

As a Remote Assessment Item Writer, collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs) and editors is often conducted through virtual meetings, shared documents, and project management platforms. Writers draft assessment items and receive feedback from SMEs to ensure content accuracy and alignment with curriculum standards. Editors then review items for clarity, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines. This iterative process requires strong communication skills and adaptability to feedback, fostering a collaborative yet independent work environment.

What is a Remote Assessment Item Writer?

A Remote Assessment Item Writer is a professional who creates test questions, problems, or assessment tasks for educational or certification purposes, working from a remote location. They may develop items for standardized tests, classroom exams, or online learning platforms in various subject areas. This role often involves researching subject matter, ensuring the accuracy and fairness of questions, and aligning content to specific learning objectives or standards. Collaboration with editors, subject matter experts, and psychometricians is common to ensure high-quality assessments. Remote Assessment Item Writers typically have expertise in education, instructional design, or a particular academic discipline.
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Technical Writer (Remote)

Technical Writer (Remote)

Oxley Enterprises, Inc.

Stafford, VA • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The following states/districts are excluded from this job ad: AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, LA, MA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PR, RI, VT, WA, WY

Future Need - Actively Interviewing

Location: Remote in any United States jurisdiction not excluded from this job advertisement.

Shape the documentation foundation of a mission-critical Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) cloud platform as a Technical Writer! You'll produce, edit, and maintain the comprehensive suite of technical and operational documents supporting VA staff and millions of Veterans.

Position Description: The Technical Writer is responsible for the production, editing, formatting, and maintenance of all technical documentation and formal deliverables where you'll work across multiple program areas to synthesize complex technical content into clear, accurate, and professionally formatted documents suitable for both technical audiences and VA executive leadership.

Minimum/General Experience: 5 years of experience in technical writing for cloud platforms, DevSecOps environments, and enterprise information technology (IT) systems

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in technical writing, English, communications, information technology, or related field

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

  • Excellent experience producing federal government technical documentation
  • Excellent experience producing project management plans, architecture packages, maintenance plans, assessment reports, and monthly status reports in Microsoft Word and Project formats
  • Excellent ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accurate prose accessible to non-technical stakeholders (e.g., cloud architecture, Kubernetes platform operations, DevSecOps pipelines, Risk Management Framework/security processes)
  • Excellent experience ensuring all deliverables meet Section 508 conformance requirements
  • Excellent experience tracking and reporting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) deliverable 508 status in weekly progress reports
  • Excellent ability to manage multiple simultaneous deliverable deadlines, track status against the Contractor Project Management Plan (CPMP), and proactively identify risks to on-time delivery
  • Excellent experience developing and maintaining living documents including capabilities and services catalogs, platform dependency lists, and architecture packages
  • Above average knowledge of SAFe Agile methodology and its documentation requirements (e.g., Sprint Retrospective Reports, Program Increment (PI) Milestone documents, PI artifacts)
  • Above average experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Project, PowerPoint)
  • Above average experience with Jira and Confluence for document production, version control, and collaborative authoring
  • Working knowledge of cloud platform operations, AWS architecture, and VA enterprise policies to accurately document technical content
  • Experience supporting a federal agency
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

General Physical Requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on the location of the assignment.

  • Assignment Location - Remote
  • Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  • Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.
  • Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
  • Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

Security: Active Federal Civilian Public Trust clearance

  • U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident that has lived in the United States for at least 3 years

Federal Civilian Public Trust Consists of a review of up to but not limited to:

  • Covers 10 year period and in some instances lifetime events
  • OPM Security Investigations Index (SII)
  • DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII)
  • National Agency Check (NAC) records
  • FBI name check
  • FBI fingerprint check
  • Credit report check
  • Written inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employment
  • Potential interviews with the subject, spouse, neighbors, supervisor, coworkers
  • Law enforcement check
  • Court records check
  • Education check - Attendance and Degrees

Acceptable Credentials

Tasks/Activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Drafts, edits, formats, and finalizes the CPMP in both narrative and graphic formats in coordination with the Program Manager
  • Produces and formats Weekly Progress Reports in Microsoft Word and Project
  • Ensures all data elements are accurately documented including work completed, work planned, issues, resolutions, and ICT Section 508 conformance status
  • Supports development and formatting of the Capabilities and Services Document and maintains as a living artifact
  • Ensures accuracy and alignment of the Capabilities and Services Document with current platform capabilities
  • Supports development and formatting of the Platform Dependency List
  • Produces and formats the monthly deliverables report documenting status of deliverables
  • Clearly identifies late, inaccurate, or unapproved deliverables
  • Supports drafting and editing of the Architecture Package
  • Ensures professional appearance and suitability for government briefings
  • Supports drafting and editing of the Architecture, Engineering, and Maintenance Assessment
  • Drafts and formats the Maintenance Plan in both narrative and graphical formats
  • Obtains and tracks Program Manager approval prior to implementation of the Maintenance Plan
  • Ensures all deliverables are completed on schedule, are accurate, error-free, and professionally formatted in accordance with VA requirements
  • Maintains the monthly deliverables report as the authoritative tracking tool for all deliverable status
  • Supports ad hoc documentation requests including incident report drafting, assessment briefings, and other written deliverables

Compensation & Benefits: The annual projected pay range for this position is $75,769 - $101,809 with consideration being given to various factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and geographic location.

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. offers a full array of benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for you and your family.
  • Life Insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability paid for by the Company.
  • Supplemental coverages including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital.
  • Additional Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
  • 401k plan with various options to select based on your retirement goals.

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), veteran-owned (VOSB), and woman-owned small business (WOSB) that has 26 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs. Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 7 times (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025). Oxley is a 2019 - 2025 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner. Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position at Oxley Enterprises, Inc., please send an email to our Human Resources Department at: careers@oxleyenterprises.com with the following information:

Subject Line: Accommodation Request

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Include your contact information: Full name, Email address, Best number to reach you (optional)

We participate in the E-Verify program. http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

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