Technical Writer
The Technical Writer develops, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, technical specifications, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, installation, operation, and/or maintenance of machinery and other equipment. The technical writer will work with the supervisor and the team to refine requirements by interfacing with the program/project manager.
Work Description:
• Write a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses.
• Coordinate the display of graphics and the production of documents with the customer.
• Assist with proofing, standardizing, and editing documents to ensure content is of high quality and conforms with standards.
• Help create presentations as well as format and prepare documents for executive-level presentations.
• Create and update content for Brochures, Briefings, Technical papers, and Unit and /or Section website.
• Develop communications consistent with Procurement Section messaging to be disseminated on behalf of the Section Chief and/or Assistant Section Chief
• Provides recommendations for communication content, and delivery method to include updating PowerPoint Slides and Section Internal and External SharePoint Site.
• Supports leadership team in preparing presentation slides and materials by gathering metrics, informational data, and compiling information into a comprehensive presentation.
The Technical Writer position shall have the following qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with four (4) years of technical writing experience for the Federal Government. Educational requirement may be waived if the candidate has eight (8) or more years of experience.
• Four (4) years of Exceptional proficiency in writing and editing skills using MS Office.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize staff requests, and set expectations.
• Meticulous attention to detail and effective professional correspondence.
• Self-sufficient and resourceful, and able to work independently and take ownership of the project.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
