Technical Writer
Location: On-site at USCP Headquarters, SW Washington, DC (minimum 2 days/week; 3 days telework after a two-month full on-site acclimation period)
Clearance: Must pass a USCP criminal history check, fingerprinting, and background investigation; U.S. Citizenship required
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Government Contract (Base Year: February 1, 2027 - January 31, 2028; four 12-month option periods)
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Technical Writer to support the USCP Office of Information Systems (OIS), Information Resource Management Division (IRMD). This role prepares, edits, and maintains technical documents such as manuals, guides, training materials, and reports. The Technical Writer works with subject matter experts to ensure documents are accurate, consistent, and aligned with organizational standards, and supports document review, updates, and publishing processes.
This is a non-personal services contract position. The contractor employee reports directly to the Prime Contractor for HR, disciplinary, and administrative matters, while receiving work direction from the Government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and OIS leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, edit, and maintain technical documents including 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
- Gain a consolidated view of 4-5 projects and produce revised OIS Internal Procedures as formal deliverables
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of technical writing and desktop publishing experience
- Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
- Security: Must pass USCP criminal history check, fingerprinting, and background investigation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Document Workflow Systems
- Experience supporting federal government IT documentation
- Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements for documents
Schedule & Work Conditions
- Hours: Normal business hours, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays
- Telework: On-site minimum 2 days/week; 3 days telework after two-month full on-site acclimation period. USCP may increase on-site requirements based on situational awareness.
- Travel: Not authorized
- Special Events: May be required to work during certain special events (e.g., Presidential Inauguration, State of the Union) at the same labor rates
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.