Job description

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid - 2 days onsite, 3 days telework after 2-month acclimation) Type: Full-Time, Contract Clearance: Must pass USCP criminal history check, fingerprinting, and background investigation About the Role: We are seeking a Technical Writer to prepare, edit, and maintain technical documents for the United States Capitol Police (USCP), Office of Information Systems (OIS). This role works with subject matter experts to ensure documents are accurate, consistent, and aligned with organizational standards. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare, edit, and maintain technical documents such as manuals, guides, training materials, and reports • Work with subject matter experts to ensure documents are accurate, consistent, and aligned with organizational standards • Support document review, updates, and publishing processes • Interface with the Document Workflow System to ensure proper routing, review, and completion of all required sign-offs Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree • Minimum 5 years of technical writing and desktop publishing experience • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC (minimum 2 days/week) Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with federal government or law enforcement documentation • Familiarity with Document Workflow Systems Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Requirements

Must-haves

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid - 2 days onsite, 3 days telework after 2-month acclimation)
Type: Full-Time, Contract
Clearance: Must pass USCP criminal history check, fingerprinting, and background investigation
Prepare, edit, and maintain technical documents such as manuals, guides, training materials, and reports
Work with subject matter experts to ensure documents are accurate, consistent, and aligned with organizational standards
Support document review, updates, and publishing processes
Interface with the Document Workflow System to ensure proper routing, review, and completion of all required sign-offs
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 5 years of technical writing and desktop publishing experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC (minimum 2 days/week)

Nice-to-haves

Experience with federal government or law enforcement documentation
Familiarity with Document Workflow Systems

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