1468 - Technical Writer
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What you'll do
- The candidate will develop comprehensive documentation pertaining to the systems that we deliver to our customers. Communicating this information in a simple and concise manner will be crucial as we continue to provide quality products to our customers.
- Research, outline, write, and edit content while working closely with various departments to understand project requirements.
- Gather information from subject-matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
- Work with development and support leads to identify documentation repositories, revise, and edit, and determine best solutions for data compilation and centralized storage.
- Research, create, and maintain information architecture templates that adhere to organizational and legal standards allowing for easy data migration.
- Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with consistent voice across all documentation.
What they're looking for
- Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter.
- Experience in writing documentation and procedure manuals for various audiences.
- Superb written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a writing or science related field of study.
- Can substitute four or more years of experience as an effective technical writer for college degree.
- Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Sigma Defense is seeking a Technical Writer who can can convey information pertaining to our developed systems and procedures in a simple and concise manner for our customers. The ideal candidate is a strong writer with a strong interest in technology and a willingness to interact with subject matter experts across a variety of disciplines.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Requirements
- Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter.
- Experience in writing documentation and procedure manuals for various audiences.
- Superb written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Education Requirements:
- Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a writing or science related field of study.
- Can substitute four or more years of experience as an effective technical writer for college degree.
Personnel Clearance Level:
- Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
- Clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.
Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):
- The candidate will develop comprehensive documentation pertaining to the systems that we deliver to our customers. Communicating this information in a simple and concise manner will be crucial as we continue to provide quality products to our customers.
- Research, outline, write, and edit content while working closely with various departments to understand project requirements.
- Gather information from subject-matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
- Work with development and support leads to identify documentation repositories, revise, and edit, and determine best solutions for data compilation and centralized storage.
- Research, create, and maintain information architecture templates that adhere to organizational and legal standards allowing for easy data migration.
- Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with consistent voice across all documentation.
Salary Range: $55,000- $90,000 annually.
Benefits
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
- 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 12 (Floating) Holidays
- Educational Assistance
- Highly Competitive Salary
Company
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