Technical Writer - 508 Documentation Specialist
About the role
We are GDIT. As one of the largest IT and mission services providers to the government, we own our opportunities to better enable healthcare organizations to identify theirs. You can make GDIT your place. You make it your own by turning obstacles into action. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you’ll play an important role in providing the technologies and services that millions of healthcare professionals depend on, every day.
Responsibilities
- Review and edit project deliverables such as technical documents, policies, knowledge articles, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) specifically in the areas of 508 compliancy.
- Stay up to date on Section 508 standards and best practices.
- Edit functional descriptions, user manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables or document, conducting research and ensuring the use of proper technical terminology.
- Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, manuals and technical publications.
- Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in a related technical or clinical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.
- Experience with 508 technical writing required.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Strong working knowledge of Federal documentation standards, processes, and 508 compliancy.
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Level 5 clearance.
- Able to travel up to 25% of the year, if needed.
Qualifications
- Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's and 5+ years in a related technical or clinical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.
- Experience with 508 technical writing required.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Strong working knowledge of Federal documentation standards, processes, and 508 compliancy.
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Level 5 clearance.
- Desired Skills And Experience:
- Cerner/Oracle Health experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with Indian Health Service (IHS), Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), and/or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) projects and documentation standards preferred.
- Ability to handle small group projects as well as occasionally take the lead on large projects.
- Working knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) standards & practices.
- Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
- Strong and effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong and effective attention to detail and highly organized.
Skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Strong working knowledge of Federal documentation standards, processes, and 508 compliancy.
- Strong working knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) standards & practices.
- Strong and effective communication and presentation skills.
- Strong and effective attention to detail and highly organized.
Benefits
The likely salary range for this position is $74,800 - $101,200. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Pay
The likely salary range for this position is $74,800 - $101,200. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Schedule
This role is fully remote!
Benefits
- Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
- 401K with company match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.
- Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you.