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UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies Technical Writer in Lanham, Maryland
Overview
Technical Writer (IRAP):
Bowhead is seeking a Technical Writer to translate complex federal policy into clear, concise, and understandable contentfor the Information Resources Accessibility Program (IRAP) Section 508 office. The Section 508 Program Office is an organization within the US Department of the Treasury's, Office of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that provides agency wide support Assistive Technology (AT) as a reasonable accommodations and technical Section 508 guidance for IRS projects and Agency initiatives.
Responsibilities
Essential functions will include:
Read complex federal policy with the ability to translate that in to written processes and guidance. Write guidance in a way that is effective and reduces burden.
Take technical language and make it understandable to a non-technical audience.
Plan, write, edit, and revise IRM (Internal Revenue Manuals) and IRS documents. Artifacts include SOPs, templates, documentation, timelines, explanations, decisions, and citations.
Transform complex federal policy into simple concepts that are easy to understand by the end-users.
Evaluate the user feedback to retrieve information on documentation and use it to enhance usability.
Someone who can envision how AI can assist the IRS a plus. Using the power of Large Language modules to assist the writing is ideal.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
5+ years of experience as a Technical Writer documenting concepts and standards (e.g. accessibility standards).
5+ years of experience writing clear, concise, and accurate documents, technical specifications, reports, brochures, manuals, or publications for external audiences.
The candidate shall have a vision for compliance and the ability to understand government processes.
Able to communicate effectively in an accurate and concise manner through written and verbal means to project leadership and teams.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and independently with minimal guidance.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI). US Citizenship is a requirement for a MBI clearance at this location.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2024-20972
Category Technical Writing/Editing
Location : Location US-MD-Lanham
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust (NAC)
Minimum Clearance Required Public Trust (NAC)
Travel Requirement Less than 10%