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The Technical Project Specialist will work with project teams supporting ICF’s work in the field of early childhood education in the federal, state, and private sectors. This role supports CDTA projects by developing, editing, and reviewing clear, audience-focused written products that translate complex early childhood and Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) topics into practical, accessible resources. The Technical Writer collaborates with subject matter experts and project teams to ensure content quality, consistency, plain language, and adherence to established editorial and quality assurance standards.\nBilingual technical writers may be asked to provide translation of project resources.\nIdeal Candidate Description\nThe ideal candidate will have experience in the field of child development or early childhood education and care, and experience developing engaging content and resources that clarify and convey complex topics and facilitate application of the information shared. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working in a government context, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams or multiple projects to develop resources to meet the informational needs of specific audiences.\nThe ideal candidate will excel at writing and editing, as well as reviewing written materials to ensure consistent voice, format, and adherence to various protocols. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\nJob Responsibilities - Project Support and Collaboration\nSupport client priorities and project objectives by completing required and ad hoc reports as well as other relevant information gathering tasks to demonstrate project progress and accomplishments, inform client services, and identify emerging client needs.\nActively participate and engage in team meetings, internal workgroups, and other collaborative projects as requested. Take and record notes during meetings, including staff meetings and federal workgroup meetings.\nSupport Section 508 remediation process and ensure appropriate posting of written products and other deliverables to the website using established protocols.\nParticipate in and/or lead various workgroups as requested by the client or project leadership, and as relevant to the project’s work.\nSupport digital file management, organization, archiving, and file migration.\nSupport efforts to ensure appropriate review, approval, posting, and dissemination of resources and announcements.\nStay up to date on the latest research, tools, technology, and resources that could be leveraged to support project and client priorities.\nWork collaboratively with editorial team members to establish and maintain consistent, reliable editorial standards that reflect the client's needs, objectives, and preferences.\nAssist with updating editorial style guidance and other editorial guidance documents, including guidance related to citations, references, and other client-specific terminology.\nSupport efforts to ensure appropriate review, approval, and finalization of resources.\nAssist in the delivery of training for project staff, partners, and client staff on effective, plain language writing techniques that are tailored to meet the specific informational needs of target audiences.\nJob Responsibilities - Product Development and TA Delivery\nComplete research and information gathering tasks to support timely, accurate responses to client and state and territory inquiries.\nApply client-approved templates, styles, branding, and other requirements to ensure high quality digital and written products.\nSupport data collection, reporting, and data quality assurance tasks and project evaluation efforts.\nPrepare ad hoc reports from project databases to assist the project leadership, inform technical assistance efforts. and respond to client requests and questions.\nUse approved AI, Smart Sheet, and Mural as tools, when appropriate, to facilitate and track task completion.\nDevelop written products and deliverables, including working with subject matter experts and other team members to clarify product audience, purpose, and scope, ensure content clarity and readability, and identify the need for additional subject matter expertise, when needed.\nDevelop or collaborate with team members to develop visual graphics and enhanced product formatting to increase readability and clarity.\nEnsure integrity in written products by confirming that all citations are correct and copyright and permissions protocols have been followed.\nProvide editorial expertise (such as copy editing, substantive editing, and proofreading) for the full range of project resources and deliverables, including reports, training materials, briefs, resource guides, tools, website content, announcements, etc.\nApply plain language principles to support specific audience comprehension when reviewing or developing content to ensure clarity and readability.\nStay informed about early education and child care content, client priorities and preferences, and political nuances that may affect product development.\nEnsure quality control for written deliverables and products by consistently implementing established quality assurance protocols and procedures.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, public policy, administration, human development, psychology, or related field directly relevant to early childhood systems\nExperience working in early care and education programs or systems, public policy implementation, administration, or grants management for programs that support children and families.\n5+ years of experience as a technical writer and editor, developing resources for public dissemination in various formats.\n3+ years of experience:\ndeveloping and tracking project plans, milestones, and timelines for project deliverables.\ntranslating complex technical language into content that is easy to read, understand and apply and meets the informational needs of specific audiences.\n2+ years of experience:\nsupporting development of products and resources related to early care and education, and applying high-quality writing, editing, and proofreading skills to the development of products.\ndeveloping web content and applying web and digital resource formatting best practices.\nProficient in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Teams).\nExperience with using e-learning, webinar, or virtual meeting platforms, basic design tools (such as Canva) and digital work management tools (such as Smartsheet and Mural).\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in child development, early childhood education, public policy, management, or related field.\nExperience with leading collaborative workgroups to consolidate feedback, develop recommendations, or develop resources.\nExperience in writing plain language, audience-driven content.\nExperience developing user-friendly web content.\nExperience supplementing written content with visual graphics to strengthen user understanding,\nExperience working collaboratively with subject matter experts to extract relevant information to develop curated products for specific audiences.\nExperience developing and implementing digital content strategy, including audience engagement and communication best practices.\nExperience developing products and public-facing resources for government or quasi-government agencies.\nKnowledge of citation (such as APA or MLA) and copyright best practices.\nProfessional Skills\nExcellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.\nStrong writing skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into simple content that is easy to read, understand, and apply.\nAbility to prioritize and manage multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while being able to meet urgent deadlines.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills to support positive client relations, team building, and business development opportunities.\nAbility to work independently and as a dedicated team player.\nAbility to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team who may have varying work styles, learning styles, and perspectives.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.\nAbility to adapt, learn, and use new technology tools and platforms and identify ways to enhance and improve efficiency and productivity.\nAbility to handle sensitive or confidential information, and exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.\nBot and Third-Party Applications\nPlease note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact  for assistance.\nWorking at ICF\nICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.\nWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\nWork Authorization and Sponsorship All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.\nReasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email  and we will be happy to assist. 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