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Attention Military Affiliated Job Seekers Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Description In support of the Department of Transportation, Systems Intelligence seeks a Technical Writer II to assist the Government with writing, proof‑reading, editing and assembling documents and analytical support. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Write a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses.

Coordinate the display of graphics and the production of documents.

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Perform a variety of tasks under general supervision; typically report to a supervisor or manager.

Require a certain degree of creativity and latitude.

Revise or write material that is mostly standardized for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerning work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.

Receive assignment and technical information from a supervisor or senior writer; may be provided notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details, and may observe production, developmental or experimental activities to expand or verify the provided operating procedures and details.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

Technical writing, communications, and editorial services in the development of a wide range of internal and external-facing communication materials, presentations, and technical products and tools related to the mission of PHMSA offices.

Coordinate with subject matter experts to draft information products necessary to meet internal and external requests and help government express those points clearly in the correct format.

Draft status reports.

Attend meetings, as necessary, to complete duties.

Present a unified and consistent tone and message in all communications.

Organize exhibits.

Qualifications

2 years of experience in field or related area.

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, Business, Marketing, or a similar field.

Ability to recognize and use correct English grammar to effectively communicate information both orally and in writing.

Attention to detail: formatting inconsistencies, mismatched numbers, grammatical errors, spacing errors, etc.

Ability to understand, analyze, and ultimately translate complicated and technical subject matter into clear and persuasive prose.

Ability to write clearly and concisely.

Ability to quickly grasp new information and apply it in work.

Ability to work with, organize, and integrate data, charts, pictures, and written documents in any displayed format (e.g., .pdf, .doc, .xls, .jpg, and .ppt).

High-level experience with Microsoft applications such as Word and PowerPoint.

Proficient knowledge and experience with Adobe Acrobat; ability to multi‑task and efficiently organize files to maintain version control.

Demonstrated organization and time‑management skills; manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ability to coordinate with others and maintain effective working relationships that promote cooperation and teamwork.

Ability to obtain and maintain a client‑specific Public Trust clearance.

Minimum Education Required Bachelor’s

Auto Req ID 461126BR

Pay Range 38.87

Health & Welfare 5.09

Benefits SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

City Washington

State District of Columbia

Job Code Operations Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor Akima

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

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