ELECT - Technical Writer 3 (790814) at Advanced Network Consulting Inc

Richmond, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Writing, Documentation, Agile Methodology, Version Control, MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, REST APIs, JSON, Software Architecture, UX Writing, Git, Diagramming Tools, Programming Languages

Industry

Description

Description 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. (ELECT) is 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 This engagement will require writing a style guide for a software development project. Applicants are required to submit a writing sample, preferably a style guide or similar product. 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. Requirements 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

Responsibilities

The Technical Writer will translate complex concepts into clear, concise language for various audiences and manage multiple documentation projects. They will collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to produce documentation that supports an Agile development team.