The Technical Writer is responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining a range of documents and correspondence for USCIS. This role demands a keen eye for detail, the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely, and a strong understanding of the agency's mission and programs.

This full time position will require the employee to work onsite at Camp Springs, MD. Monday - Friday, normal business hours

• Editing correspondence and other materials for communication with customers
• Organizing materials and completing writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
• Ensuring that documents are written in accordance with the agency’s style guide and editorial practices
• Ensuring writing is easy to read and uses plain language
• Reviewing draft documents to ensure they are free of errors
• Fixing grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in documents and correspondence
• Ensuring accuracy of names, places, organizations, facts, dates, and statistics
• Editing, standardizing, and making changes to material prepared by other writers
• Selecting charts, graphs, tables, and other non-textual material for inclusion within documents
• Creating page layouts and placing textual and non-textual material
• Understanding the agency’s mission and programs to determine appropriate writing and editing practices
• Reading agency reports and documents to integrate writing and editing style
• Reviewing draft materials and recommending revisions in scope, format, content, and publishing methods
• Researching topics and locating and contacting sources for document development
• Working closely with other writers/editors to enhance document readability, conciseness, and style
• Maintaining records and files of work and revisions
• Collaborating with DHS and USCIS immigration professionals in drafting, reviewing, and editing written products
• Writing and editing communications related to complex, potentially controversial policies, programs, or regulations
• Coordinating the formal review of official written products before agency approval
• Interacting with USCIS Executive Secretariat on using agency’s formal concurrence procedures
• Performing research to ensure authoritative information development and communication
• Maintaining awareness of USCIS programs and relevant activities for ongoing projects

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in a technical writing position
• 2+ years of experience in script writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

At FedWriters, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. As part of our rapidly growing company, you'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off