SENIOR TECHNICAL WRITER - LANSING, MI - HYBRID - 12 MONTHS+ **CANDIDATES LOCAL TO MICHIGAN ONLY

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Software Development Industry
Financial Industry
On-Line Source Documentation
Develop Help Manuals / Training Materials / User Guides
Maintain Documentation Libraries and Subscription Lists
Ensure appropriate Control Access/Use of Documentation Materials
Microsoft Office Suite

Job Details

Hello Professional,
We have an exciting new role with our client for a Senior Technical Writer. Please find below job description for your perusal. Looking forward to speaking with you.

Role: Senior Technical Writer

Location: Lansing, MI Hybrid (2 Days onsite per week)

Duration: 1 year with possible extension

Interview: MS Teams

Interview Process: Virtual Interview via MS Teams. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of virtual interview to validate candidate.

Remote or On-site: Accepting local candidates within 90 minutes of Lansing, MI at time of submission ONLY. Position will be hybrid, in office 2 days a week upon start and there is NO REMOTE ONLY option.

Description:

The Senior Technical Writer position will work as a contract resource for agency Project. The resource will act as a technical writer for the project creating technical documentation, including user documentation, how-to guides, integration guides, and application specifications.

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

Must Have:

  • 5+ years of experience in technical writing and editing for the software development industry.
  • 4+ years of experience in technical writing and editing for the financial industry.
  • 4+ years of experience developing on-line source documentation.
  • 4+ years of experience developing help manuals, training materials, and user guides.
  • 4+ years of experience Maintaining documentation libraries and subscription lists.
  • 4+ years of experience Ensuring appropriate control access/use of documentation materials.
  • 3+ years of experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong communication skills; both written and spoken.
  • Proficient in English language.
  • Ability to communicate information effectively to business partners, technical staff, managers, and executives.
  • Able to Identify, create, revise, and maintain documentation and templates.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred:

  • Prior experience working with Azure DevOps / Jira.
  • Working knowledge of Systems Engineering Methodology (SEM) and Project Management Methodology (PMM)
  • Prior experience working with State or Federal government.

Thanks and regards,

Mark | Lead Recruiter | V.L.S Systems Inc.

Address: 4080 Lafayette Center Drive, Suite 300 | Chantilly | VA 20151

Microsoft Gold Certified Partner | IBM Certified Partner | Certified Oracle Partner | CA Technologies SPECIALIZED Services Partner | TaaSera Partner | SauceLabs Selenium Partner 2008 - 2013 |

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