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This role will ultimately be required to attend infrequent in-person meetings at the client site in McLean, VA office.\n\nWhat you’ll be doing:\n\nResearching, writing, and editing technical articles, white papers, reports, flyers, and other material of various lengths (from 5 to 300+ pages) for publication at a professional technical level.\nPerform copy editing and document formatting as it relates to 508 within the Microsoft and Google suite of products\nTranslate technical terms into plain language.\nResearch, outline, and develop reports on technical concepts\nPerform QA/QC on a variety of documents and products\nEnsure products meet agency and department branding, logo, and 508-compliance guidance\nExperience working with Adobe Acrobat Pro and CommonLook\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nBachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business Administration, or related field is required.\n3+ years of related experience with editing, proofing, or copyediting highly technical information.\n\nProfessional Skills:\n\nDetail-oriented individual who can work comfortably in a demanding, deadline-oriented environment, with very complex processes and tasks with multiple phases.\nExpert in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Google Workspace.\nFamiliarity with collaboration tools including Teams, Basecamp, Trello, SharePoint, and Smartsheet\nEnergetic, self-starter, and resourceful problem solver; can-do attitude and willingness to jump in where needed.\nSolid team player with proven ability to manage competing priorities, perspectives, and partnership needs.\nFamiliarity with responsive design principles and mobile accessibility best practices.\nExcellent verbal, oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate accessibility requirements and recommendations to diverse audiences.\nStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex accessibility issues and propose effective solutions.\nCommitment to staying current with emerging trends, technologies, and regulations related to digital accessibility.\nFlexibility and willingness to accept a change in priorities, as necessary.\n\nBot and Third-Party Applications\n\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 Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.\n\nWorking at ICF\n\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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\n\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 Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.\n\nRead more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.\n\nCandidate AI Usage Policy\n\nAt ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.\n\nHowever, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. 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