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GovCIO · 23 hours ago

Technical Writer (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $130K/yr

8+ years exp

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Technical Writer & Visual Communications specialist to support the Digital Health Office, translating complex technical concepts into clear, compelling written and visual content. This role blends traditional technical writing with strategic communications, storytelling, and graphic design to support both internal and external audiences.

ConsultingIT InfrastructureIT ManagementManagement Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Writes, rewrites, and/or edits technical documents related to the software development lifecycle and supporting artifacts within our Confluence space to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences, including developers and product managers

Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, product managers and technical stakeholders

Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts

Conducts quality review of materials

Translates complex data into user-friendly text for print and electronic publications, such as technical journals, user and training manuals, government proposals, websites and podcasts

Gathers information through research, statistical reports and interviews with technical staff

Develops cataloging systems, and maintains records, files, electronic media and archiving of information for publications

Assists in preparing material for technical seminars and business forums

May be called upon to assist in technical or business presentations in such meetings as business or customer needs require

Selects or recommends use of layouts, graphics, drawings, tables, exhibits, illustrations, charts, or storyboards to amplify or clarify publications objectives

Develop clear, concise communications for diverse audiences (technical, executive, and non-technical)

Support internal communications such as: Program updates, Executive briefings, Change management communications

Collaborate with stakeholders to shape messaging and narrative structure

Design and produce visual assets to support written content, including: Infographics, Diagrams and process flows, Slide decks and executive presentations, One-pagers and fact sheets

Ensure visual consistency with brand and accessibility standards

Use graphics to simplify complex workflows, architectures, and data

Partner with subject matter experts to gather requirements and validate content

Apply editorial best practices, including version control and peer review

Continuously improve documentation based on feedback and user needs