```Job Overview```
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Writer to join our team. This position is a full-time remote role in support of a Federal client in Washington DC. This position is long-term and contingent upon contract award.
The Senior Technical Writer drives the creation of a documentation methodology and framework and maintains proper methodology for purposes of consistency and efficiency. This role prepares and/or maintains documentation pertaining to programming, systems operation, and user documentation. The Senior Technical Writer plans, writes and maintains systems and user support documentation efforts and is responsible for assignments of medium to large scope where analysis requires review of a variety of factors and often collaborating, interacting, and communicating with senior team members within and outside of the department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Required Skill Sets for Technical Writer include:
-Ability to analyze and present technical information to a variety of audiences, including technical experts, management, and the public.
-An understanding of federal financial accounting data and mixed financial data in order to support complex and innovative reporting and analysis for EPA management.
-Experience developing training and communication materials related to software and/or data analysis.
In this Key Role, the Senior Technical Writer will be responsible for creating documentation methodologies and frameworks including:
-Generation of technical operation and maintenance manual for OCFO/OTS applications, database, and COTS software
-Documentation of core product and customer solution-specific code
-Creation of document flow diagrams
-Documentation of programming methodologies and toolkit use.
-Development and maintenance of user-training materials
-Development of training curricula
-Experience with technical writing tools applications and workflows.
-Experience creating technical documentation such as user guides, technical guides, templates, training materials, etc.; experience developing and managing technical documentation review process steps; and experience researching tools, procedures, and technical configurations.
```Qualifications```
- Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, or a related field
- Proven experience as a Technical Writer or similar role
- Proficient in Word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Ability to research complex technical topics and translate them into clear and concise documentation
- Experience working in an Agile development environment is a plus
If you are a detail-oriented individual with excellent writing skills and a passion for creating user-friendly technical documentation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Senior Technical Writer.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $73,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 5 years
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: Remote