Technical Writer

Richmond, VA, US • Posted 4 days ago • Updated 4 days ago

Contract Independent

No Travel Required

On-site

Depends on Experience

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Skills

Attention To Detail
Management
Programming Languages
Regulatory Compliance
Git
Google Docs
HTML
IO
JSON
Confluence
Document Review
Documentation
Release Notes
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Science
Cascading Style Sheets
Cloud Computing
English
Accessibility
Adobe Acrobat
Agile
Clarity
Technical Writing
Standard Operating Procedure
Technical Communication
Software Architecture
Software Development
API
Editing
SaaS
Scrum
Snagit
User Experience
User Guides
Version Control
Writing

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Position Description:

ELECT - Technical Writer 4

(ELECT) seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer with proven experience in developing clear, concise, user-friendly documentation for complex technical products.

Must be able to work a hybrid schedule. Local Candidates.

The Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) is seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer with proven experience in developing clear, concise, user-friendly documentation for complex technical products. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that complex technical information is communicated clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to develop documentation for a cloud-based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress.

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.

Skills Table:

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field.

Required

Years

Minimum of 5 + years of experience in technical writing, preferably in a government or technology environment.

Required

Years

Expert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools.

Required

Years

Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visuals.

Required

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

Years

Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology.

Required

Years

Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts.

Required

Years

Ability to read code snippets.

Required

Years

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, clarity and attention to detail in written products.

Required

Years

Experience creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation including manuals, user guides, standard operating procedure, and etc.

Required

Years

Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information.

Required

Years

Experience with government documentation and standards and accessibility compliance.

Highly desired

Years

Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desired.

Highly desired

Years

Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems.

Highly desired

Years

Experience with UX writing is highly desirable.

Highly desired

Years

Knowledge of programming languages, such as Markdown and HTML/CSS.

Highly desired

Years

Experience writing for software products. (SaaS, desktop, or mobile)

Highly desired

Years

What City and State is your candidate currently located?

Does your candidate agree to work and interview on site as needed in Richmond VA?

Do not submit your candidate if they were submitted to ELECT - Technical Writer 3 (788332) or ELECT (795854). They will not be considered.

THE MANAGER HAS REQUESTE THAT ALL CANDIDATES PROVIDE A STYLE GUIDE WRITTEN FOR A TECHNICAL PROJECT AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. DONT SUBMITT YOUR CANDIDATE UNLESS YOU ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE A WRITING SAMPLE.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91103975A
Position Id: 8887756
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