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Technical Writer

Compass Pointe Consulting
Posted a month ago, valid for 16 days
Location

West Friendship, Howard 21794, MD

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role requires developing comprehensive documentation that adheres to organizational standards and translating complex information into user-friendly content.
  • Candidates must have at least two years of experience as a technical writer and superb written communication skills.
  • Responsibilities include researching, writing, and editing content while collaborating with various departments to meet project requirements.
  • The position offers a salary that is competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401k options.
  • Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field and a solid understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
Objectives of this role
• Develop comprehensive documentation that meets organizational standards
• Gain deep understanding of products and services, and translate complex information into simple, polished, engaging content
• Write user-friendly content that meets the needs of target audience, turning insights into language for user success
• Develop and maintain detailed database of reference materials, including research, usability tests, and design specifications
• Evaluate current content and develop innovative methods for improvement
Responsibilities
• Research, outline, write, and edit content, working closely with various departments to understand project requirements
• Gather information from subject-matter experts and develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation
• Work with development and support leads to identify documentation repositories, revise and edit, and determine best solutions for data compilation and centralized storage
• Research, create, and maintain information architecture templates that adhere to organizational and legal standards and allow for easy data migration
• Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with consistent voice across all documentation
Required skills and qualifications
• Two or more years of experience as an effective technical writer
• Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter
• Experience in writing documentation and procedure manuals for various audiences
• Superb written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred skills and qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in journalism, communications, or relevant technical field
• Firm understanding of SDLC (systems development lifecycle)

We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Term Life, Whole Life, and 401k for all W2 Consultants. A benefit overview will be provided as requested.




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