Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider that helps clients solve complex challenges through expertise and technology. The Technical Writer and Editor will research, write, edit, format, and quality-check technical publications while translating complex concepts into plain language and ensuring branding and 508-compliance requirements are met.
Responsibilities
- Researching, writing, and editing technical articles, white papers, reports, flyers, and other material of various lengths (from 5 to 300+ pages) for publication at a professional technical level
- Perform copy editing and document formatting as it relates to 508 within the Microsoft and Google suite of products
- Translate technical terms into plain language
- Research, outline, and develop reports on technical concepts
- Perform QA/QC on a variety of documents and products
- Ensure products meet agency and department branding, logo, and 508-compliance guidance
- Experience working with Adobe Acrobat Pro and CommonLook
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business Administration, or related field is required
- 3+ years of related experience with editing, proofing, or copyediting highly technical information
- Detail-oriented individual who can work comfortably in a demanding, deadline-oriented environment, with very complex processes and tasks with multiple phases
- Expert in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Google Workspace
- Familiarity with collaboration tools including Teams, Basecamp, Trello, SharePoint, and Smartsheet
- Energetic, self-starter, and resourceful problem solver; can-do attitude and willingness to jump in where needed
- Solid team player with proven ability to manage competing priorities, perspectives, and partnership needs
- Familiarity with responsive design principles and mobile accessibility best practices
- Excellent verbal, oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate accessibility requirements and recommendations to diverse audiences
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex accessibility issues and propose effective solutions
- Commitment to staying current with emerging trends, technologies, and regulations related to digital accessibility
- Flexibility and willingness to accept a change in priorities, as necessary
Benefits
- This role will be supported remotely in the DC metro area.
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