Role: ELECT - Technical Writer 4 Job ID - (795858)
Location: 1100 Bank St Richmond, VA 23219 - Hybrid
Rate: xxx/hr on C2C All Inclusive
Local Candidates preferred
Interview Process: Either Phone or In Person
Job description:
This engagement will require writing a style guide for a software development project. Applicants are required to submit a Technical writing sample with their application, preferably a style guide or similar product. Applications that do not include a writing sample will not be considered.
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.
Skill matrix:
Bachelor's 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, Draw.io, 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
Location: 1100 Bank St Richmond, VA 23219 - Hybrid
Rate: xxx/hr on C2C All Inclusive
Local Candidates preferred
Interview Process: Either Phone or In Person
Job description:
This engagement will require writing a style guide for a software development project. Applicants are required to submit a Technical writing sample with their application, preferably a style guide or similar product. Applications that do not include a writing sample will not be considered.
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.
Skill matrix:
Bachelor's 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, Draw.io, 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