Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Services. We have a vast portfolio of clients across the country. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.
Role : Technical Writer
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)
Duration: 10 Months
Complete Description:
The Client 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
5 Years Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field.
5 + years of experience in technical writing, preferably in a government or technology environment.
5 Years Expert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools.
5 Years Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visuals.
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.
5 Years Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology.
5 Years Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts.
5 Years Ability to read code snippets.
5 Years Excellent written and verbal communication skills, clarity and attention to detail in written products.
5 Years Experience creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation including manuals, user guides, standard operating procedure, and etc.
5 Years Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information.
5 Years Experience with government documentation and standards and accessibility compliance.
Desired Skills:
5 Years Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desired.
5 Years Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems.
5 Years Experience with UX writing is highly desirable.
5 Knowledge of programming languages, such as Markdown and HTML/CSS.
5 Experience writing for software products. (SaaS, desktop, or mobile)
Compensation for roles at Beacon Systems Inc depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, BeaconGov provides reasonable range of compensation for this role.
Beacon Systems is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our commitment to being an equal-opportunity employer extends across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions and benefits. We firmly believe in treating all employees and applicants fairly, based on their qualifications, skills, and performance.
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