Must be local to CO only Location : Remote ( Denver ,CO), Duration: 6+ Months Contract The IT Technical Writer will be responsible for the following: ? Communication and Document Development ? Create, update and maintain application, website and program-related documentation, including work instructions and process flows. ? Work with relevant stakeholders and technical owners to generate documents or revise/update previously published documents, as necessary. ? Update document repositories and document naming convention for standardization. ? Review, format and proofread technical procedure documents; provide completed documents to Client or agency customers for final review and approval. ? Produce high-quality documentation that is appropriate for its intended audience. ? Document procedures, use cases, requirements and technical designs. ? Create process flows, networking and infrastructure diagrams. ? Create and edit documents and diagrams using Google or Microsoft applications ,such as Word, Visio and PowerPoint and/or their Google equivalents. ? Work collaboratively with a team of analysts, developers, engineers and other IT security professionals. ? Work with contributors to resolve content issues or gaps. ? Create and/or organize material and complete writing assignments according to specified standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology. ? Work directly with business and system subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure communication to Client and agency customer stakeholders accurately reflect current policies and procedures and up-to-date business and system processes. ? Develop documentation that translates source materials of a technical nature into user-friendly language without compromising the accuracy and completeness of the translated source materials. Knowledge Building ? Have and maintain expert knowledge of common business applications, such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. ? Have and maintain expert knowledge in the application of commonly accepted style guidelines and writing practices as prescribed in the publication use as The Associated Press Stylebook. ? Expert in the application of commonly accepted concepts and practices specific to technical writing for IT-related systems, ecosystems, applications, websites and programs. ? Continually improve and apply up-to-date technical writing skills. Qualifications The IT Technical Writer should possess the following qualifications: Education and Experience: ? Bachelor's degree: A bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, technical writing, computer science or a related field is often preferred. ? However, equivalent experience combined with strong writing skills may be considered. ? Proven experience: Minimum of three years of demonstrable experience in technical writing, preferably in an IT environment (e.g., user manuals; online help; white papers; training materials; system administration guides; network, security, database documentation; release notes; process documentation; API ? documentation). Skills and Knowledge: ? Excellent writing and editing skills: Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise and accurate technical documentation that is easy for the target audience to understand. ? Strong technical aptitude: Demonstrated comfortability learning and understanding complex technical concepts and then explaining them in a simple way. Preferred: ? Prior experience with IT systems, software development or networking. ? Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC): Demonstrated ? knowledge of how software is designed, developed and tested. ? Ability to work independently and as part of a team: Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned projects and collaborate effectively with developers, engineers, product managers and other stakeholders.
Apply Now