Technical Writer (Mid-Level) 2026P-0217
Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Technical Writer to support the NHTSA Pedestrian Safety Regional Summits initiative, a nationwide effort aimed at reducing pedestrian fatalities and improving safety outcomes through stakeholder engagement, data-driven strategies, and dissemination of best practices.
This role is critical to translating complex technical, analytical, and programmatic information into clear, actionable, and accessible content for diverse audiences including federal stakeholders, state partners, public safety officials, and community organizations. The Technical Writer will directly support the development of work plans, OMB documentation packages, summit reports, and final program deliverables, ensuring compliance with Federal plain language standards and quality assurance requirements.
The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced federal consulting environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and can independently manage multiple deliverables with minimal oversight.
Position Summary
The Technical Writer will support NHTSA by producing high-quality written deliverables throughout the lifecycle of the Pedestrian Safety Regional Summits project. This includes drafting and refining work plans, evaluation materials, OMB approval documentation, monthly reports, summit summaries, and final reports.
This role requires the ability to:
- Interpret technical and programmatic inputs from multiple stakeholders
- Synthesize data and evaluation findings into compelling narratives
- Ensure all materials comply with plain language requirements and federal documentation standards
- Support the development of materials used for stakeholder engagement, evaluation, and reporting
The Technical Writer will work closely with the Project Manager, Program Coordinator, and subject matter experts to ensure that all deliverables are accurate, timely, and aligned with NHTSA objectives.
Day-to-Day / Core Responsibilities
- Develop structured work plans, reports, and technical documentation aligned with project milestones
- Draft OMB package materials including survey instruments, methodologies, and evaluation approaches
- Prepare post-summit reports summarizing outcomes, key takeaways, and evaluation results
- Compile and edit the draft and final program reports consolidating findings across all 10 regional summits
- Ensure all written deliverables comply with NHTSA plain language standards and formatting requirements
- Translate technical, analytical, and evaluation data into clear, concise narratives for non-technical audiences
- Collaborate with project leadership and stakeholders to gather inputs and validate content accuracy
- Review and revise documents to ensure clarity, logical flow, and alignment with project objectives
- Support development of briefing materials, presentations, and stakeholder communications
- Apply quality control processes to ensure documents are free of errors and meet federal standards
How to Apply
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| Job Category | Technical Writing |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Policy, Technical Writing, or related field |
| Required Skills | 5–8 years of experience in technical writing, preferably supporting federal contracts | Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) | Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills | Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, user-friendly content |
| Technical Skills | Demonstrated experience developing: Technical reports Program documentation, Evaluation or research deliverables | Strong understanding of plain language standards (Federal Plain Writing Act) | Experience supporting OMB documentation or survey-related deliverables |
| Desired Skills | Experience supporting DOT, NHTSA, or transportation/public safety programs | Familiarity with program evaluation methodologies and reporting | Experience writing for diverse stakeholder audiences (government, community, technical) | Knowledge of Section 508 compliance and accessible document formatting | Experience supporting multi-year federal programs with recurring deliverables | Familiarity with tools such as SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, or collaboration platforms |
| Sustainability Requirements | Must be able to pass a Federal background investigation (Public Trust or equivalent) | Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident in accordance with federal contract requirements | Must comply with DOT and NHTSA information security and privacy policies |