Sr. Technical Writer/Editor

CSSI, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Journalism, History, Political Science or equivalent required.
  • 15 years of experience in technical writing and communications functions.
  • US Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident with at least 3 years of U.S. residency.
  • Public Trust approval required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, draft, revise, and edit technical documentation including reports, manuals, and guidance materials.
  • Translate complex aviation and regulatory information into accessible content for diverse audiences.
  • Support the creation of technical communications and outreach materials for aviation safety and technology.
  • Analyze and organize content to enhance clarity and compliance with accessibility standards.
  • Collaborate with technical experts and teams to produce high-quality documentation and communication products.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact aviation safety initiatives.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and industry experts.
  • Exposure to emerging technologies and government programs.
  • Development of materials that contribute to national airspace safety.
  • Potential for career advancement in a government-facilitated role.
Full Job Description
Seeking qualified professionals to support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety) is a collaborative government-industry initiative that integrates multiple safety databases to proactively detect hazards, monitor known risks, and evaluate safety mitigations across the National Airspace System.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, draft, revise, and edit technical documentation, including reports, guidance materials, manuals, and stakeholder-facing products
  • Translate complex aviation, operational, and regulatory information into clear, accessible content for Government, industry, and public audiences
  • Support development of technical communications and outreach materials related to aviation safety, NAS performance, and emerging technologies
  • Analyze and organize content to improve clarity, usability, and consistency across documentation and communication products, including 508-compliance and accessibility oriented technical communications
  • Collaborate with technical subject matter experts and multidisciplinary teams to develop accurate, high-quality documentation and communication products


Desired
  • Experience developing stakeholder-facing communications, executive briefings, or high-visibility outreach materials for technical or aviation programs
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex aviation, operational, or regulatory concepts into clear, audience-appropriate products for diverse stakeholder groups
  • Experience supporting communication strategies or outreach efforts for FAA, Government, or regulated technical programs
  • Experience producing or managing technical documentation or communications across multiple formats, audiences, or delivery channels
  • Experience working with FAA Headquarters and supporting cross-organizational collaboration and executive-level communications

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Education, English, journalism, history, political science or equivalent degrees are required PLUS fifteen years of experience performing the foregoing technical writing functions.
  • US Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (minimum 3+ years of U.S. residency) and Public Trust approval

**THESE POSITIONS ARE CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD AND POSITION AVAILABILITY**

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