Technical Writer at planettechnologies

Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as Technical Writer.  In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country.    This Technical Writer will lead the planning, research, production, and delivery of content across multiple mediums to ensure brand consistency and support strategic planning. This position ensures communications are aligned with appropriate guideline and standards as well as ensures adherence to Section508 and plain language standards.   Responsibilities • Generates creative communications ideas around Information Technology issues across divisions within this area of the Federal organization • Leads the planning, research, production, and delivery of content across multiple mediums, including websites and email. • Plans and leads research activities to gather story content. • Assists in the creation of communications materials, promotional materials, and leadership briefs that communicate the impact of communications initiatives. • Contributes to the development of a comprehensive communications and content strategy. • Ensures adherence to Section 508 and plain language standards, ensure brand consistency and supports strategic planning for the organization, adheres to established branding and ensures consistency in terminology, tone, formatting, and alignment with existing guidelines • Gathers input from stakeholders, program managers, and subject matter experts. • Drafts internal communications such as employee emails, newsletter stories, and intranet articles. • Writes clear, concise, and structured content using plain language while adhering to established templates and compliance standards. • Interprets technical input and translates it into accessible, nontechnical language, as necessary. • Liaises with executives to translate communications requirements into effective messaging campaigns. • Tracks changes to maintain content in collaborative environments and manages multiple document versions using SharePoint. • Drafts, reviews, and publishes documents using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat. • Manages communications from initial concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with project goals and audience needs. • Develops one-page slick sheets, hallway monitors, presentations, and more. #CJ Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or English with five (5) years of experience in a similar position with a large Federal organization. • Communications strategy and execution experience. • Process development and improvement experience. • Experience designing and implementing written and visual content on SharePoint web pages. • Experience producing editorial, promotional, and/or documentary communications. • Familiarity with customer experience and human-centered design methodologies. • Experience performing user research and synthesis. • Ability to work onsite in DC five days a week, and hold an ongoing Active Top Secret Clearance Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies.  Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Federal Agency Clearance Requirements may require up to a 10-year background investigation - US Citizenship (clearable) is required.    Salaries for a Technical Writer t at Planet Technologies range from $70,000 and $90,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.    Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies Benefit Guide 2025-2026