Job Description
Job Description
Location: Washington, DC
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Duration: 2 month contract, with possible extension
W-2 or 1099
No C2C, visa transfers, or sponsorship
The DNA Group is seeking an expert-level Technical Writer to create and maintain a wide range of high-quality documentation for public and internal audiences. This role demands a strong ability to translate complex technical, legal, and policy-related concepts into clear, accessible documents that support data governance, regulatory compliance, and program transparency.
Overview Requirements:
• Have 16+ years of technical writing experience, including authoring reports, policies, procedures, and compliance documentation.
• Be skilled in creating public-facing content that communicates complex educational and vocational program information clearly.
• Write technical documentation such as data governance manuals, stewardship procedures, audit policies, risk management plans, and reporting standards.
• Ensure documentation supports data availability, integrity, quality, and security, while maintaining compliance with federal and local data privacy regulations.
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to research, draft, and edit accurate and consistent documentation.
• Maintain high standards for readability, grammar, and clarity, while also reviewing and editing work produced by others.
• Define and document governance and stewardship practices, including procedures for future updates and revisions.
• Be familiar with educational research terminology and capable of producing structured, maintainable, and scalable documentation systems.
• Coordinate visuals and ensure final documentation conforms to internal standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience.
Required Experience:
• Writing technical instruction manuals and how-to guides: 10 years (Required)
• Writing policies and procedures related to federal and local compliance: 7 years (Required)
• Expertise in MS Office and Visio: 10 years (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience: 16 years (Required)
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
• Detail-oriented – carefully documents technical content and ensures consistency, accuracy, and clarity across all materials.
• Analytical – able to interpret complex regulations and translate them into clear, actionable documentation.
• Collaborative – works effectively with subject matter experts and stakeholders to gather and validate content.
• Organized – manages multiple writing projects and deadlines while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.
• Technical-minded – understands data governance, IT systems, and documentation tools like Microsoft Office and Visio.
• Clear communicator – translates complex technical concepts into simple, public-facing and internal-facing language.
• Independent – self-directed and capable of working with minimal supervision to meet project goals.
• Mission-driven – passionate about supporting educational or workforce development programs through clear, accessible communication.
The DNA Group maintains a drug free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug-testing, where applicable, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.