Sr. Technical Writer/Editor

CSSI • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Seeking qualified professionals to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety program. This is a collaborative government-industry initiative that integrates multiple safety databases to proactively detect hazards, monitor known risks, and evaluate safety mitigations across the National Airspace System.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, journalism, history, political science or equivalent degrees are required.
• Fifteen years of experience performing technical writing functions.
• US Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (minimum 3+ years of U.S. residency).
• Public Trust approval.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing stakeholder-facing communications, executive briefings, or high-visibility outreach materials for technical or aviation programs.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex aviation, operational, or regulatory concepts into clear, audience-appropriate products for diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience supporting communication strategies or outreach efforts for FAA, Government, or regulated technical programs.
• Experience producing or managing technical documentation or communications across multiple formats, audiences, or delivery channels.
• Experience working with FAA Headquarters and supporting cross-organizational collaboration and executive-level communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, draft, revise, and edit technical documentation, including reports, guidance materials, manuals, and stakeholder-facing products.
• Translate complex aviation, operational, and regulatory information into clear, accessible content for Government, industry, and public audiences.
• Support development of technical communications and outreach materials related to aviation safety, NAS performance, and emerging technologies.
• Analyze and organize content to improve clarity, usability, and consistency across documentation and communication products, including 508-compliance and accessibility oriented technical communications.
• Collaborate with technical subject matter experts and multidisciplinary teams to develop accurate, high-quality documentation and communication products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior