LCG, Inc. is hiring: Senior Technical Writer in Bethesda

This job opportunity is part of an RFP process; candidates are invited to submit their resumes detailing relevant experience.

Location: Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)

LCG is a minority-owned technology consulting firm that has been a trusted partner to more than 40 federal agencies, including 21 of the 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For over 25 years, LCG has brought digitization and innovation to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the NIH ecosystems. We support IT organizations by bringing precision technology and operation models that achieve mission capabilities and performance success.

Job Description: Senior Technical Writer

Job Summary:

The Senior Technical Writer is responsible for creating and publishing technical documentation, including user manuals, technical guides, and project reports. This position involves collecting and interpreting technical data, working collaboratively with subject matter experts, and ensuring that all technical content is clear, accurate, and aligned with project goals. The role requires a deep understanding of the project's technical requirements and ensures that the documentation supports both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, write, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system guides, training manuals, standard operating procedures, and project-specific reports.

• Interpret complex technical data, collaborating with project managers, engineers, and subject matter experts to ensure documentation is accurate and user-friendly.

• Structure and organize technical content to ensure ease of understanding for diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical users.

• Manage the documentation lifecycle, ensuring timely updates and revisions as project requirements evolve.

• Coordinate the layout and design of technical documents for publication, ensuring professional presentation and adherence to organizational standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and ensure technical documentation aligns with project goals and objectives.

• Conduct technical reviews of documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with project standards and guidelines.

• Provide feedback and editing support to other team members on technical content.

• Ensure that documentation complies with nondiscrimination requirements and integrates demographic data where relevant.

• Develop and publish reports summarizing the impact of the technical assistance or systems coordination activities, demonstrating how the project supports the goals of the initiative.

• Assist in creating project narratives, outlining community needs, proposed activities.

• Document methodologies and approaches used to assess and meet the goals of the project, including data-driven evaluations and monitoring techniques.

• Collaborate with project teams to create dissemination tools, best practice reports, and evaluation summaries to share lessons learned and promote success across other jurisdictions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, or a related field.

• 4 to 7 years of experience in technical writing, preferably in the healthcare, public health, or IT sectors.

• Demonstrated experience in developing technical documentation for complex projects.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

• Strong attention to detail, with excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Familiarity with technical documentation tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, MadCap Flare).

• Experience working with federal or healthcare-related projects is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $96,250 to $126,250 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The target salary is $109,000. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.

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