Technical Writer
$60k - $70k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Washington, DC, USA
In PersonOn-site at DOT offices five days per week.
Content & WritingTechnical Writing
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in English, technical communication, journalism, communications, graphic design, information systems, or a related field.
- At least five years of professional experience writing, reviewing, editing, and developing technical or business documentation.
- Demonstrated experience writing and editing technical, policy, or process documentation, including standard operating procedures, policies, guidance, user guides, business process documentation, or similar materials.
- Demonstrated graphic design experience developing infographics, diagrams, process flows, visual branding elements, presentations, or similar communications products.
- Demonstrated web design and content management experience, including building, maintaining, and publishing content to websites, intranet pages, or collaboration sites.
- Strong knowledge of plain-language principles and the Plain Writing Act of 2010, with familiarity with established style guides such as the U.S. Government Publishing Office Style Manual or Chicago Manual of Style.
- Working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements applicable to documents, presentations, graphics, and web content.
- Proficiency with graphic design and layout tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Canva, or similar platforms.
- Proficiency with web and content management platforms such as Google Sites, SharePoint, WordPress, or Drupal, with working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio, and Google Workspace, including Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Sites.
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to manage multiple documents, review cycles, stakeholder comments, and deadlines.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability determination.
- Ability to work on-site at DOT Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
- Research, write, edit, and format DOT IT policies, standard operating procedures, implementation memoranda, guidance, business process documentation, governance documentation, and related materials.
- Conduct executive writing, copy editing, proofreading, and plain-language reviews of IT policy, change communications, portfolio documentation, and other leadership-facing materials.
- Gather and validate technical and business information through interviews with subject matter experts, observation, review of existing documentation, and research of authoritative published sources.
- Draft, revise, and finalize governance process documentation, training materials, and related implementation products; support documentation reviews and maintain the governance documentation repository.
- Develop and maintain documentation supporting IT financial management, total cost of ownership, vendor management, and related business processes, including supporting briefings and presentations.
- Maintain and publish the IT Business Glossary, a centralized catalog of terms and acronyms supporting a common IT portfolio management vocabulary.
- Design graphics, infographics, diagrams, process flows, icons, and visual branding elements for OCIO documents, briefings, websites, and initiatives.
- Design and format executive presentations, OMB IT portfolio briefings, reports, fact sheets, and other leadership-facing products using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Design, build, update, and maintain program websites, intranet pages, and Google Sites and/or SharePoint sites, ensuring content is current, accurate, organized, accessible, and easy to navigate.
- Apply user-centered design, information architecture, and consistent visual standards to web content, document repositories, and digital products.
- Ensure documents, graphics, presentations, and web content comply with applicable Section 508 accessibility requirements and DOT branding and style standards.
- Develop and maintain document templates, style guides, formatting standards, and implementation instructions to promote consistency across OCIO products.
- Review and revise content prepared by others and recommend changes to scope, structure, format, and content to ensure materials meet established standards and effectively communicate intended messages.
- Perform final quality assurance reviews of documents, graphics, presentations, and web content prior to publication or release.
- Manage document version control, review cycles, stakeholder comments, approvals, and publication tracking.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the task order.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting DOT or another federal civilian agency CIO organization.
- Familiarity with federal IT management concepts, including IT governance, Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), and OMB reporting.
- Experience with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) or other federal website and digital content standards.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker Studio.
- Portfolio demonstrating professional graphic design, technical writing, web design, or related work.
- Professional certification such as Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) or Section 508 Trusted Tester certification.
About the company
Savan Group provides digital transformation, management, and IT consulting for public sector clients, helping agencies address management and operational challenges with tailored solutions. It delivers advisory services, IT modernization, and transformation programs by partnering with federal customers under vehicles like GSA PSS, IT 70, 8(a) STARS II, and Schedule 36. Projects typically start with assessment and planning, then design and implementation, followed by ongoing management to modernize processes and technology. The company differentiates itself by tailoring solutions to each agency’s environment and constraints, backed by federal contracting reach and a proven track record, with the goal of delivering practical, measurable improvements.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Vienna, Virginia
Founded
2006
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What believers are saying
- EPA awarded Savan a $5.8M, three-year CUI/CBI contract in April 2025.
- EPA task-order spending reached $1.93M on Savan's 2025–2026 project-management support.
- GSA updated Savan's contract-vehicles page on August 20, 2026, signaling active pursuit.
What critics are saying
- DOJ vehicle utilization remains near 1%, leaving a $150M ceiling mostly idle.
- Revenue concentration in federal agencies exposes Savan to recompete losses and shutdown delays.
- If DOJ or EPA rebids shift to primes, Savan's core differentiation evaporates.
What makes Savan unique
- DOJ partnership spans 14 years and expanded into a 10-year, $150M BPA.
- 2026 contract vehicles include DOJ, FEMA, EPA, USDA, CDC, and DOT support.
- Savan markets minority-owned, small-business, strategy-led federal records and data-governance services.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options
- Remote Work Options