Technical Writer

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR). QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Why Join QinetiQ US? If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives. Position Overview QinetiQ US is looking for a Technical Writer. This is is an excellent opportunity to provide direct technical writing and communications support to the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Information Technology Services (OITS). You will develop clear, accessible IT communications and documentation, including agency-wide IT notices, SOPs, user guides, job aids, FAQs, and presentations. You will work hand in hand with IT project teams and leadership, translating technical content for non-technical audiences, often on short timelines. Every product you deliver must conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. Responsibilities Write, edit, and format agency-wide IT communications, including advance notices, outage and upgrade notices, and change announcements. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, job aids, checklists, and FAQs in FHWA's standard formats. Develop and maintain SDLC documentation and control-gate artifacts (requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance), and make sure final versions are uploaded to the document repository. Create announcements, flyers, and slide decks for IT Office Hours and other outreach sessions and edit presentations for FHWA IT leaders. Make sure all deliverables conform to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (36 CFR Part 1194). Remediate Word/Google Docs, PowerPoint/Google Slides, and PDF files. Advise and…