Technical Writer/Editor
About The Position
Reingold is hiring a Technical Writer/Editor to develop, edit, and maintain high-quality technical, operational, and executive-level documentation supporting technology governance, portfolio management, and strategic decision-making. The role translates complex technical and business information into clear, accurate, audience-appropriate materials and collaborates with program managers, analysts, architects, technical teams, and government stakeholders. Documentation must be consistent and compliant with applicable government standards. The position supports technology intake, evaluation, governance, and portfolio oversight. Work includes producing technical and business documents, executive and governance materials, maintaining documentation systems and workflows, and improving documentation practices. The role has no direct reports but is expected to mentor junior teammates and lead by example and influence. This is a hybrid role requiring at least two days per week on site at Reingold’s headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The posted annual base salary range is $64,400–$96,600; the budgeted starting salary is in the lower half of the range. Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive health and wellness benefits, 401(k) employer contributions and matching, and other benefits.
Requirements
- Active U.S. Public Trust determination or ability to obtain one.
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience developing and editing technical documentation for IT, healthcare, or federal government programs.
- Demonstrated experience writing technical reports, executive briefings, process documentation, and business documentation.
- Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
- Experience collaborating with technical subject matter experts and cross-functional teams.
- Authorization to work for any employer in the United States.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance if required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal agencies.
- Experience supporting IT modernization, portfolio management, enterprise architecture, or technology governance initiatives.
- Knowledge of federal documentation standards, the Plain Language Act, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
- Familiarity with Agile project environments and digital transformation programs.
- Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Power Platform, Azure DevOps, Jira, or Confluence.
Responsibilities
- Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation supporting technology intake, governance, and strategic planning.
- Prepare reports, business cases, technology assessments, standard operating procedures, process documentation, implementation guides, and user documentation.
- Create executive briefings, white papers, presentations, decision papers, and governance materials for senior leadership.
- Translate technical concepts into clear, concise documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Review and edit technical, operational, and program documentation for clarity, grammar, consistency, formatting, and compliance with organizational standards.
- Ensure documentation adheres to style guides, Plain Language Act requirements, Section 508 accessibility standards, and applicable federal documentation policies.
- Verify technical accuracy by collaborating with subject matter experts and project teams.
- Maintain document version control and quality assurance processes throughout the documentation lifecycle.
- Organize and maintain document repositories, templates, style guides, and knowledge resources.
- Establish documentation standards and naming conventions.
- Manage document review, approval, and publication workflows.
- Ensure records are maintained in accordance with federal records management requirements.
- Gather and document business and technical requirements in collaboration with portfolio managers, business analysts, engineers, solution architects, cybersecurity professionals, and program leadership.
- Facilitate document review sessions and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
- Support governance meetings by preparing agendas, meeting summaries, briefing materials, and action item documentation.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure documentation aligns with project objectives and organizational priorities.
- Develop concise executive summaries and briefing materials that support investment reviews, governance boards, and portfolio decision-making.
- Prepare presentation materials, dashboards, and strategic communications for leadership.
- Assist in documenting recommendations, lessons learned, and strategic initiatives.
- Recommend improvements to documentation processes, templates, and editorial standards.
- Identify opportunities to streamline document development and improve knowledge sharing.
- Support document management best practices and quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentor junior teammates and lead by example and influence.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- 401(k) employer contributions and matching
- Other benefits (not specified)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
