Technical Writer II

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and write various types of user documents, including how-to guides, references, manuals, cheat sheets, or instructions
• Explain scientific and technical ideas in simple language
• Work with customers to translate their functional requirements into detailed technical specifications
• Serve as process owner for all technical documentation on the program, including documentation produced by professional technical writers under management
• Write and edit technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software, to include installation, configuration, and how-to documentation
• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation
• Use documentation tools to develop templates and create output in various mediums
• Apply knowledge and understanding of SDLC, IC ITE, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and/or PWS terminology
• Manage experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments

Requirements

• Ability to distill complex information into clear, concise text
• Excellent writing and grammar skills and ability to work independently and deliver accurate content under deadline pressure
• Bachelor's Degree plus seven (7) years of experience (or equivalent), and a minimum of five years in a technical or lead writing role
• Proven experience designing and delivering developer-oriented documentation as well as working directly with development teams
• Experience using multiple tools to develop base templates and manipulate output styles
• Thorough understanding of software development, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and other key terminology on this contract