Technical Writer

Fors Marsh

Technical Writer translating federal research, engineering, and policy into accessible communications for Fors Marsh. Developing reports, web content, and publication materials for resilient communities.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,000 - $96,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical writing and editing, with a strong focus on developing clear, accessible content for diverse audiences. Proficient in adhering to federal publication standards and style guides while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

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Technical WritingEditingGPO Style Guide ExpertiseSection 508 ComplianceFederal Publication Processes

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingEditingCopyeditingProofreadingFact-CheckingData VerificationContent DevelopmentResearch SynthesisPublication DevelopmentContent Formatting

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationClient InteractionTime ManagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsDigital Publishing PlatformsContent Management SystemsVersion Control Systems

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ContractingTechnical CommunicationsScientific WritingPolicy WritingTransportation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, write, and edit original content across infrastructure, natural hazards, transportation, recruitment marketing, and other portfolio areas
Collaborate with engineers, researchers, developers, technical staff, and federal SMEs to translate complex concepts into clear narratives
Develop and edit research summaries, fact sheets, brochures, magazine articles, newsletters, technical reports, briefs, user manuals, web content, presentations, social media content, talking points, FAQs, video scripts, storyboards, transcripts, alternative text, surveys, and other communication products
Conduct interviews and background research; attend or review technical discussions; synthesize source material into publication-ready content
Perform substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, rephrasing, rewriting, formatting, fact-checking, reference checking, and data verification
Support publication development and delivery across print, web, email, presentation, and digital channels
Ensure adherence to GPO, Chicago, APA, client style guides, Section 508, and federal publication standards
Maintain version control and support multi-stage review and approval processes
Support fast-turnaround writing and editing requests, including same-day or next-day products
Work with project teams, client reviewers, External Affairs, Legal, technical SMEs, and external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, English, communications, journalism, transportation, engineering, public policy, science, or a related scientific or technical field
5–10 years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, publishing, or technical communications supporting scientific, engineering, research, or policy-focused programs
Experience translating complex technical, scientific, engineering, or policy content for technical and nontechnical audiences
Expertise applying GPO and Chicago style guides, with willingness or ability to apply client-specific style and reference guides
Fluency in assessing modern tools, including AI, to enhance operational scale and performance
Experience supporting federal publication, clearance, review, or approval processes
Experience developing Section 508-compliant content, including alternative text, accessible documents, and web-ready materials
Experience working in a federal government contracting environment
Ability to work under pressure and deliver outstanding content on tight deadlines
Experience interacting with clients and steering conversations to resolve edits, comments, and content questions
Ability to work on-site in the Washington, D.C. area as needed
Ability to work during standard business hours
Must be a U.S. Citizen and consent to a full background check
Ability to complete required federal background investigation, identity verification, security awareness training, and access procedures
Must meet eligibility criteria for access to sensitive information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Top-tier health and dental covered at 100% for employee coverage
Additional vision, and long and short-term disability options
Leave flexibility to balance work and home responsibilities without depleting available leave hours
Floating holiday bank
Generous matching retirement contributions with no vesting period starting the third month of employment
Dedicated training and development budgets
Paid time off for volunteering
Staff-led affinity groups
Product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network
Ability to make an impact on people’s lives