Looking for a Technical Writer
Duration: 5 months
Location: Rosslyn, VA
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Researches, analyzes, writes, edits, and proofreads technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures, and specifications. Performs these functions in two main business areas - proposals and software development projects. May participate in the full life-cycle of the project. Participation ranges from attending meetings such as those to determine software requirements, writing system requirement specifications, software specifications, end user documentation, and any other required documentation as part of the contract deliverable. On smaller projects, Technical Writer participation may be limited to writing a smaller set of documentation, i.e., end user manuals only. Skill requirements vary depending on the project. As a rule, Technical Writers must have a working understanding of systems analysis and design concepts. For more complex projects, clients may require that Technical Writers possess the technical skills necessary to navigate and launch subsystem executables from a command line. In large team situations, this may apply to all Technical Writer skill levels - Senior to Junior. Most projects do not require this extensive skill set. If most documentation is functionally related, having a working knowledge of computer system design and analysis is the lowest skill level requirement. If more technical documentation is required, then more extensive computer knowledge is required, e.g., basic command line navigation using the Unix Operating System. Senior Technical Writers may serve as additional sources of knowledge to capture customer requirements in meetings. In addition, Technical Writers ensure that project deliverables adhere to government or SRA established style guidelines and standards. Technical Writers examine the objectives of the project and define any undefined documentation requirements. They ensure technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications, and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style. Participate in establishing style guidelines and standards for text and illustrations. Assist Field Support and Technical Refresh teams with drafting system life cycle documentation and standard operating procedures, review documents for grammatical and typographical errors, and format documents. Research, analyze, write, edit, and proofread technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures, test results, and specifications. Ensure technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications, and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style. Participate in establishing style guidelines and standards for text and illustrations.
Experience formatting documents in MS Word. Systems development experience is definitely a plus. Work well with people and possess good verbal and written communication skills
REQUIRED: 3-5 years of experience with Bachelors Degree in English or IT
REQUIRED SKILLS: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
The ideal candidate will have experience drafting, editing, and formatting system life cycle documentation.
If you are interested in being considered for this position please send the following to:
-Your updated resume in Word.doc showing the required skills
-Your availability to start
-Your location preferences if any / are you open to relocation?
-What is your current compensation
-Legal Status -US Citizen / Green Card Holder / H1B Holder
-Best number and time to reach you
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007