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Sr. Technical Writer/Editor

CSSI
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026 CLOSED ON 8/20/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Technical Writer/Editor position at CSSI?

Seeking qualified professionals to support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety) is a collaborative government-industry initiative that integrates multiple safety databases to proactively detect hazards, monitor known risks, and evaluate safety mitigations across the National Airspace System.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, draft, revise, and edit technical documentation, including reports, guidance materials, manuals, and stakeholder-facing products
  • Translate complex aviation, operational, and regulatory information into clear, accessible content for Government, industry, and public audiences
  • Support development of technical communications and outreach materials related to aviation safety, NAS performance, and emerging technologies
  • Analyze and organize content to improve clarity, usability, and consistency across documentation and communication products, including 508-compliance and accessibility oriented technical communications
  • Collaborate with technical subject matter experts and multidisciplinary teams to develop accurate, high-quality documentation and communication products

Desired

  • Experience developing stakeholder-facing communications, executive briefings, or high-visibility outreach materials for technical or aviation programs
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex aviation, operational, or regulatory concepts into clear, audience-appropriate products for diverse stakeholder groups
  • Experience supporting communication strategies or outreach efforts for FAA, Government, or regulated technical programs
  • Experience producing or managing technical documentation or communications across multiple formats, audiences, or delivery channels
  • Experience working with FAA Headquarters and supporting cross-organizational collaboration and executive-level communications

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, journalism, history, political science or equivalent degrees are required PLUS fifteen years of experience performing the foregoing technical writing functions.
  • US Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (minimum 3 years of U.S. residency) and Public Trust approval

**THESE POSITIONS ARE CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD AND POSITION AVAILABILITY**

About

CSSI, LLC. has over 30 years of experience working in complex, dynamic, safety critical systems supporting both government and commercial clients to address their toughest challenges, with efficient and low-risk solutions. Our collaborative work has improved the safety of transportation related human and systems infrastructure, increased the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS), and facilitated the modernization of both NAS and DoD systems and capabilities. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., CSSI employs nearly 200 employees throughout the country, helping customers across the United States and globally understand and implement the solutions to their biggest obstacles. For more information on CSSI, please visit www.cssiinc.com.

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