Technical Writer jobs in District of Columbia

Job Description:

Short Description:
Senior Technical Writer.
Hybrid position - Must be willing and able to report on-site to DC offices 1x every 2 week period.

Complete Description:

-Write and edit technical and end-user documents, including procedures, processes, functional descriptions, release documents, system specifications, reports, manuals, training, presentations, end-user communication messages and other program deliverables such as editing policy directives, strategic plans, and standard operating procedures
- Track the development and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and semiannual documents and reports;
- Perform technical edits and support quality reviews.
- Develop quality standards, graphics, format, and style for internal and external IT documents.
- Create customer service content, user guides, in-depth documentation on product features, FAQ reference materials
- Contribute to the organization's messaging strategy, crafting content guides for new products and features
- Understand new features, learn how they work, and document them in crisp, easy-to-follow language
- Improve existing documentation based on customer feedback.
- Interview subject matter experts and analyze complex information to understand the details of the platforms and technical information to be conveyed.
- Learn complex concepts and communicate information easily and clearly to internal employees and the end user community.
- Use visual models and tools to communicate workflows, communications, relations, and system operations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Must be detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
-5 years of experience as a Technical Writer
-5 years of experience with documentation tools Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
-Excellent written communication and grammatical skills. Strong attention to detail is critical.
-Highly skilled in MS Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio) to conduct all job responsibilities.
-3 Years of hands-on experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro. Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint.
-Demonstrable ability to grasp technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
-3 Years of experience using content publishing tools to write, format, manage, and publish technical content on the web
-Demonstrable experience in technical communication or instructional design.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Hands-on experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro.?
• Hybrid position - Must be willing and able to report on-site to DC offices 1x every 2 week period.

Work Location: Remote