ELECT Technical Writer 4
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Technical Writer
Richmond VA
Duties and Responsibilities
Translate complex concepts into clear concise and accessible language for technical and non-technical audiences.
Manage multiple documentation projects and meet established deadlines.
Collaborate with developers product managers and subject matter experts to provide a written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team to include but not limited to user guides API documents and release notes.
Maintain strong version control and documentation review practices.
Ensure documentation complies with agency standards accessibility requirements and formatting guidelines.
Required/Desired Skills| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors degree in English Technical Communication Computer Science or a related field. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing preferably in a government or technology environment. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Expert in the use of MS Word Google Docs Confluence or similar tools. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat SnagIT or similar tools for visuals. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook or similar. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Familiarity with REST APIs JSON and software architecture concepts. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Ability to read code snippets. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Excellent written and verbal communication skills clarity and attention to detail in written products. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience creating editing and maintaining technical documentation including manuals user guides standard operating procedure and etc. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience with government documentation and standards and accessibility compliance. | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart etc.) highly desired. | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems. | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Experience with UX writing is highly desirable. | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Knowledge of programming languages such as Markdown and HTML/CSS. | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Experience writing for software products. (SaaS desktop or mobile) | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Adobe Acrobat
- Content Management Systems
- Technical Writing
- Visio
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Sharepoint
- XML
- Confluence
- Wiki Systems
- Word Processing
- Writing Skills
