Technical Writer 4

Richmond, VA, US • Posted 11 days ago • Updated 1 hour ago
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Job Details

Skills

  • JSON
  • Confluence
  • GIT
  • REST APIs
  • MS Word
  • Google Docs
  • and software architecture concepts.

Summary

Title: Technical Writer 4

Location: Richmond, VA

Duration: 1 Year

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.
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
Actual Experience
Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field.
Required 5 Years
Minimum of 5 + years of experience in technical writing, preferably in a government or technology environment.
Required 5 Years
Expert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools.
Required 5 Years
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visuals.
Required 5 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 5 Years
Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology.
Required 5 Years
Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts.
Required 5 Years
Ability to read code snippets.
Required 5 Years
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, clarity and attention to detail in written products.
Required 5 Years
Experience creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation including manuals, user guides, standard operating procedure, and etc.
Required 5 Years
Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information.
Required 5 Years
Experience with government documentation and standards and accessibility compliance.
Highly desired 5 Years
Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desired.
Highly desired 5 Years
Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems.
Highly desired 5 Years
Experience with UX writing is highly desirable.
Highly desired 5 Years
Knowledge of programming languages, such as Markdown and HTML/CSS.
Highly desired 5 Years
Experience writing for software products. (SaaS, desktop, or mobile)
Highly desired 5 Years
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: RTX15e6c1
  • Position Id: 2026-2850
  • Posted 11 days ago
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