Technical Writer (AI)

Location: Hybrid position based in Washington, DC, US, with potential regular on-site presence at U.S. DOT Headquarters; remote work is also listed.

Salary: $68,000–$78,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops technology and products for robotic, autonomous, defense, aerospace, security, and related applications.

What you will do

• Write, edit, and format agency-wide IT notices, outage and upgrade communications, change announcements, SOPs, user guides, job aids, checklists, FAQs, and presentations.
• Develop and maintain SDLC documentation and control-gate artifacts across requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Ensure deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility standards and remediate Word, Google Docs, PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF files.
• Create outreach materials for IT Office Hours and edit presentations for FHWA IT leaders.
• Review intranet, SharePoint, and Google Sites content for accuracy, usability, and accessibility.
• Track reviews and approvals, maintain documentation trackers and template libraries, and gather feedback from project teams and subject matter experts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of technical writing experience.
• Experience producing Section 508-conformant documents and procedural documentation for IT systems or processes.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365 productivity applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Public Trust.
• Ability to work in the hybrid Washington, DC-based arrangement with potential regular on-site presence at U.S. DOT Headquarters.

Nice to have

• DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester certification.
• Experience remediating PDFs with Adobe Acrobat Pro and applying federal plain-language guidelines.
• Experience with IT change management communications, enterprise platform migrations, SharePoint or Google Sites, and federal agency support.
• Familiarity with responsible use of AI writing tools such as Gemini and NotebookLM in a federal environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with multidisciplinary teams on complex technology and security challenges.
• Workplace flexibility and support for health and well-being.
• Inclusive environment focused on diverse perspectives and professional development.
• Opportunity to support work intended to improve safety, security, and public infrastructure.