Job Title: Technical Writer I

Job Summary:

The Technical Writer is responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining a range of documents and correspondence for USCIS. This role demands a keen eye for detail, the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely, and a strong understanding of the agency's mission and programs.

Responsibilities Include:

• Editing correspondence and other materials for communication with customers
• Organizing materials and completing writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
• Ensuring that documents are written in accordance with the agency's style guide and editorial practices
• Ensuring writing is easy to read and uses plain language
• Reviewing draft documents to ensure they are free of errors
• Fixing grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in documents and correspondence
• Ensuring accuracy of names, places, organizations, facts, dates, and statistics
• Editing, standardizing, and making changes to material prepared by other writers
• Selecting charts, graphs, tables, and other non-textual material for inclusion within documents
• Creating page layouts and placing textual and non-textual material
• Understanding the agency's mission and programs to determine appropriate writing and editing practices
• Reading agency reports and documents to integrate writing and editing style
• Reviewing draft materials and recommending revisions in scope, format, content, and publishing methods
• Researching topics and locating and contacting sources for document development
• Working closely with other writers/editors to enhance document readability, conciseness, and style
• Maintaining records and files of work and revisions
• Collaborating with DHS and USCIS immigration professionals in drafting, reviewing, and editing written products
• Writing and editing communications related to complex, potentially controversial policies, programs, or regulations
• Coordinating the formal review of official written products before agency approval
• Interacting with USCIS Executive Secretariat on using agency's formal concurrence procedures
• Performing research to ensure authoritative information development and communication
• Maintaining awareness of USCIS programs and relevant activities for ongoing projects

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Associate's degree
• 3 years of experience in a technical writing position
• 2 years of experience in script writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Work Setting and Environment:

• Monday - Friday, normal working hours
• Work is to be performed onsite in Camp Springs, MD

How FedWriters Will Compensate and Appreciate You:

FedWriters offers team members the opportunity to gain a lasting impression in this fast-growing small business.

FedWriters provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a matching 401(k) program; generous Paid Time Off (PTO); STD; LTD; life insurance; and more!

FedWriters abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

FedWriters is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race; ethnicity; religion; gender; age; national origin; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; family responsibilities; matriculation; physical or mental disabilities; political affiliation; genetic information; status as a protected veteran; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in applying for employment with FedWriters and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for the position, please call (703) 872-7848. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. FedWriters is a federal contractor seeking veteran referrals.