We’re searching for our next Technical Writer to support one of our federal clients based in the Fairfax, VA area (with remote flexibility). We are seeking someone who is a detail-oriented self-starter with excellent communication skills to help us create technical and strategic deliverables.
You’ll make a real impact working directly with our clients and other ICF teams to address and solve key issues, drive change, and grow our business. As our next Technical Writer, you’ll support our communications team to deliver technical writing services to our client.
If you have prior experience working with federal, state, and local programs, we'd love to talk to you.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Review and edit software release documentation including software requirements specifications, software design documentation, and requirements traceability matrixes.
- Prepare and edit statement of works for major programs
- Assist in developing project schedules
- Document program management processes and create presentations for them
- Assist in consolidating and coordinating cost estimates into a standard template for business cases
- Assist Technology Acquisition & Program Management and other departments in Engineering in conducting equipment evaluations, reviews and potentially participate in on site field activities
- Assist in tracking and deploying production equipment to the Field. Assist in resolving issues related to deployment.
- Provide technical and procedural guidance relating to the development and management of technical documents.
- Prepare formal letters, reports, summaries detailing program management activities
- Prepare and distribute work product documents to end customers
- Write and update technical specifications for automation equipment procurement
- Provide input on program management & guidance on documentation support for TAPM related products and modifications.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in technical writing or a related field
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust
- U.S. citizenship required (required by Federal government for the position).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working on federal contracts or similar communication setting.
- Experience supporting enterprise-level IT programs and communications.
- Familiarity with federal Plain Language Guidelines, Section 508 requirements, and Agile and/or development cycles such as SDLC or EPLC.
- Experience working with cloud-based platforms, including Salesforce, Appian, ServiceNow, MuleSoft, etc.
- Experience creating training materials, including decks, scripts, handouts, and image/video editing (such as Snagit and Camtasia).
- Experience with SharePoint.
- Comfort with presenting or running trainings with large groups.
- Experience in design or creative work.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.
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Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$60,927.00 - $103,576.00
Virginia Client Office (VA88)
What We Do
ICF is a global advisory and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees in industries across the public and private sectors. For over 50 years, we’ve been helping clients take on some of the world’s most complex challenges to produce exceptional results. Our work is the catalyst to help shape the future for all.
Beyond our purpose-driven work, we invest in our employees and their experience with us. We have numerous options for healthcare and many additional benefits, including immediate access to 401k retirement matching and pet insurance. Our Employee Community Networks help members find support, belonging, and growth by enhancing internal networks and professional development. We offer paid volunteer time and match your donations. As learning is a never-ending journey, we offer tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, communities of practice to contribute to and grow from, and memberships to LinkedIn Learning and Coursera. We aim to consider every aspect of how to invest in people so they can belong, grow, and thrive with us.
Why Work With Us
At ICF, we are a purpose-driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. We are not all the same. And that has always been our greatest strength. We are at our best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do th
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