Documentation Specialist/Technical Writer

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Posted 15 hours ago | Updated 9 hours ago

Overview

On Site
$Competitive
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

Computer Science
Information Systems
Business Administration
SAP BASIS
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Acrobat
Attention To Detail
Organizational Skills
User Guides
Status Reports
Management
Facilitation
User Stories
System Requirements
Collaboration
Technical Writing
Documentation
Software Development
Software Development Methodology
Agile
Scrum
Waterfall
Content Management Systems
Version Control
Business Intelligence
Microsoft Power BI
Tableau
Data Analysis
SQL
Python
R
Statistics
Project Management
JIRA
Database
Enterprise Resource Planning
Graphics Design
Cyber Security
Training
Multimedia
Video
User Experience
Communication
Criminal Justice
Energy
Work Ethic
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Job Details

Required Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Technical Writing, Business Administration, or related field or three (3) years of equivalent work experience is required.
Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable.
Exp. Required:
Three (3) or more years of proven business or technical writing experience and a working knowledge of multiple software and graphics packages.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong understanding of technical concepts and ability to translate them into user-friendly documentation.
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to work independently and support multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Experience in creating various types of documentation, including technical, business, and user documentation.
Experience preparing status reports and providing management briefings.
Experience with meeting facilitation and documentation.
Ability to document user stories and write business IT system requirements.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams; and Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.

Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in technical writing or related field.
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for documentation.
Experience with state or federal government IT projects.
Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and version control systems.
Proficiency with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), data analysis software (e.g., Structured Query Language, Python, R, Statistical Analysis System), project management software (e.g., MS Projects, JIRA Software, Trello), and databases and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Experience with graphic design tools for creating diagrams and visuals.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
Experience in conducting training sessions or workshops.
Ability to create multimedia content, such as video tutorials.
Experience with user experience (UX) design principles.
Ability to demonstrate a take-charge, can-do attitude with the initiative to solve complex problems.
Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
Knowledge of IT standards and security in a criminal justice environment.
Positive team player with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic; and
Ability to meet or exceed deadlines, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and organize and prioritize activities.
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