Technical Writer (1308)

  • Brooklyn Heights, NY
  • Posted 3 days ago | Updated 2 days ago

Overview

Hybrid
$55 - $60
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 36 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

MS Project
MS Access
Visio
PowerPoint
Excel
Word
public sector
government technology
education industry

Job Details

Our client, a large public sector organization, is seeking two Technical Writers for a hybrid contract position (up to 36 months). You can onboard as our W2 employee or independent contractor. This role involves supporting enterprise-level documentation and business analysis efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality technical documentation that aligns with organizational standards and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather information, define business needs, and document functional and technical requirements.

  • Review, interpret, and edit a variety of documents such as business requirements, technical specifications, project scopes, reports, and schedules.

  • Analyze and reconcile information from multiple sources, ensuring clarity and alignment with project goals.

  • Serve as a liaison between business units and technology teams, facilitating clear communication and understanding.

  • Develop structured documentation using standard templates and plain language for medium to enterprise-level systems.

  • Maintain documentation best practices, including version control and accessibility standards.

  • Support the creation and maintenance of internal knowledge bases and portals.

  • Ensure all documentation complies with relevant policies, legal regulations, and compliance requirements.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines, managing ambiguity effectively.

Mandatory Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in technical writing or business analysis.

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in information technology, software, or related industries.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with public sector, government technology, or education-related projects.

  • Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

  • Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise documentation.

  • Detail-oriented and process-driven mindset.

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

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