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Location: Richmond, VA. Local candidates only. Work can be performed via phone or in person.
Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Responsibilities
The Technical Writer will develop, edit, and maintain high‑quality technical documentation—including user manuals, guides, standard operating procedures, and other materials—to support software and system development. Qualifications
BS degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field (Required) Minimum of 5+ years experience in technical writing, preferably in a government or technology environment (Required) Expertise with MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools (Required) Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visuals (Required) Experience with Git or other version control systems at contributor or read‑only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook (Required) Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology (Required) Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts (Required) Ability to read code snippets (Required) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, clarity, and attention to detail in written products (Required) Experience creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation including manuals, user guides, and SOPs (Required) Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information (Required) Experience with government documentation and standards, and accessibility compliance (Required) Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) (Highly desired) Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems (Highly desired) Experience with UX writing (Highly desired) Knowledge of programming languages such as Markdown and HTML/CSS (Highly desired) Experience writing for software products (SaaS, desktop, or mobile) (Highly desired)
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The Technical Writer will develop, edit, and maintain high‑quality technical documentation—including user manuals, guides, standard operating procedures, and other materials—to support software and system development. Qualifications
BS degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field (Required) Minimum of 5+ years experience in technical writing, preferably in a government or technology environment (Required) Expertise with MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools (Required) Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visuals (Required) Experience with Git or other version control systems at contributor or read‑only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook (Required) Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology (Required) Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts (Required) Ability to read code snippets (Required) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, clarity, and attention to detail in written products (Required) Experience creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation including manuals, user guides, and SOPs (Required) Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information (Required) Experience with government documentation and standards, and accessibility compliance (Required) Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) (Highly desired) Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems (Highly desired) Experience with UX writing (Highly desired) Knowledge of programming languages such as Markdown and HTML/CSS (Highly desired) Experience writing for software products (SaaS, desktop, or mobile) (Highly desired)
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