Sr. Technical Writer

CGH Technologies, Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

CGH Technologies, Inc. (CGH) is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Mission Support Services, Policy Directorate (AJV-P). This role involves providing technical writing, editorial, publication, and document management support for the development, revision, coordination, publication, and archival of regulatory and procedural policies governing the National Airspace System (NAS). The Senior Technical Writer will manage the entire document lifecycle, from concept to final publication, supporting various documents including FAA Orders, policy directives, Safety Management System (SMS) documentation, advisory circulars, Notices and General Notices (GENOTs), rulemaking materials, regulatory documentation, briefings, reports, correspondence, and other official communications. The position requires continuous collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including program offices, subject matter experts (SMEs), management, government partners, ICAO representatives, and military liaisons, due to the iterative nature of document development.

Requirements

8+ years of relevant technical writing experience supporting the federal government.
Previous federal technical writing experience is required.
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Technical Communication, or a related field.
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat.
Experience with Microsoft Visio.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
Experience managing document workflows using SharePoint and Knowledge Systems Network (KSN).
Experience using desktop publishing tools, including Adobe and Quark, to process order revisions and publication updates.
U.S. Citizen or person with a valid U.S. work visa who has lived in the U.S. for 3 or more years.
Comprehensive knowledge of FAA policy structure, air traffic procedures, and regulatory documentation standards.
Advanced technical writing and editorial skills.
Ability to translate complex operational, technical, and regulatory material into clear, concise, and compliant documentation.
Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to manage multiple iterative document development cycles under tight deadlines.
Knowledge of records management and document lifecycle controls.
Ability to maintain consistency across large and complex directive systems.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while maintaining continuous coordination with leadership and subject matter experts.

Nice To Haves

Previous FAA experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive technical writing, editorial, publication, and document management support for FAA air traffic policy and regulatory documentation impacting the National Airspace System (NAS).
Develop, edit, format, and finalize FAA Orders, directives, Document Change Proposals (DCPs), Notices, General Notices (GENOTs), standalone orders, rulemaking documentation, Safety Management System (SMS) materials, environmental policy documentation, briefings, reports, and official correspondence.
Support rulemaking documentation, including Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) and Final Rules for 14 CFR Parts 71 and 73.
Ensure deliverables comply with Government Publishing Office (GPO) guidance, FAA Orders, established writing standards, and organizational standard operating procedures.
Maintain consistency and accuracy in grammar, punctuation, formatting, terminology, and style across technical and regulatory documentation.
Incorporate procedural revisions, regulatory updates, and editorial changes into air traffic directives to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Support NAS procedural changes associated with new systems and technologies, capacity and efficiency improvements, risk mitigation initiatives, UAS integration, ATO Top 5 Programs, ATSAP corrective actions, hazard mitigation efforts, and Safety Risk Management (SRM) panel outcomes.
Support AJV-P's responsibilities as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for designated aviation-related orders and perform Directives Management Officer (DMO) support functions.
Manage document lifecycle activities, including version control, publication coordination, records management, archival documentation, and policy evolution tracking in accordance with federal requirements.
Utilize desktop publishing and document management tools, including Adobe, Quark, Microsoft Office, Knowledge Systems Network (KSN), and SharePoint, to produce, manage, and archive documentation and correspondence.
Provide editorial and technical review support for External Correspondence Reviews (ECRs), procedural interpretations, waiver documentation, Letters of Authorization, information papers, working papers, and international coordination materials, including ICAO-related activities.
Coordinate with program offices, SMEs, Service Centers, operational units, military representatives, and other internal and external stakeholders to support iterative document development and policy implementation.
Support safety and regulatory initiatives by reviewing and formatting SRM documentation, assisting with responses to FAA and NTSB safety recommendations, and ensuring documentation accurately reflects safety mitigations and policy updates.
Develop onboarding and proficiency training materials.
Prepare executive-level briefings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement materials to support leadership decision-making and public communication efforts.