Technical Writer II

Red Carrot • McLean, VA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Red Carrot is seeking Technical Writer-Editors to research, draft, and edit a wide range of materials for the customer's research and technology program, including magazine features, technical reports, and system documentation. This role bridges technical subject matter experts and diverse audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Journalism, or a related technical field
• 5-10 years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, and publishing
• Demonstrated expertise applying the GPO Style Manual and Chicago Manual of Style, and ensuring Section 508 compliance
• Ability to obtain a USDOT Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential

Nice To Haves

• Transportation sector experience, especially highway and surface transportation research, preferred

Responsibilities

• Research and write original content for magazines, newsletters, user manuals, and research documents
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and technical staff to translate complex concepts into clear narratives
• Provide substantive editing across all production stages, correcting grammar, spelling, and format errors
• Verify technical accuracy through interviews, conference attendance, and review of source materials
• Ensure compliance with the GPO Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, and Section 508 accessibility standards
• Manage copyright and permissions clearances for referenced or embedded material
• Independently manage the full lifecycle of a document or article through multiple review cycles to final publication

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional trainings
• Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period
• Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• 11 federal holidays

What This Job Offers

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