Position: Technical Writer

Clearance: Active Secret

Type: Direct Hire with Excellent Full-time Benefits Package

Salary Range: $80,000 to $95,000, depending on experience level

Work Type: 100% Onsite in Alexandria, VA 22315

Company: Small IT & Professional Services Government Contractor

Key Qualifications

Experience with editing, preparing, and producing technical reports and documentation.

Experience designing and developing graphics and illustrations for use in technical materials, manuals, and publications.

Job Description

The Technical Writer will be responsible for collecting and organizing data and information in preparation of documents, training materials, and deployment guides. This includes conducting research of highly technical subject matter organizes information from multiples sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers. Person will primarily be working on documentation and will need to work with technical staff to interpret information for nontechnical and technical users. Providing information and recommendations for formats, communication channels, etc. to team and customer will be ideal.

Requirements

• Experience with editing, preparing, and producing technical reports and documentation.

• Experience with style guides and formatting of technical documentation and manuals.

• Experience developing diagrams, drawings and interpreting engineering drawings into documentation.

• Experience designing and developing graphics and illustrations for use in technical materials, manuals, and publications.

• Experience with audio or video editing software, preferably with Adobe Captivate.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with departmental and technical staff.

• Ability to deliver high-quality documentation with a demonstrated attention to details.

Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• 4+ years’ experience in technical writing, proofing and editing (white paper, manuals, instructions, etc.)

• Experience working with government organizations.

• Previous experience as SharePoint administrator is a plus.