Technical Writers Technical writers prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily.
Technical Writer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Technical Writer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Review, revise, modify or edit documents prepared by others;
- Plans, Proposals and ROMs;
- Create and maintain internal & external content for the BE platform;
- Graphic embedment to written products;
- Maintain high quality technical writing standards;
- Utilize automated estimating systems to prepare repair vs replacement estimates for property damage;
- Organize material and complete writing assignments in a timely manner with attention to detail, according to set standards;
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail;
- Creates and manages document and report schedules in alignment with project and deliverable deadlines;
- Provide grammar, style, and formatting recommendations to document and brief drafts provided for review;
- Create and maintain relational database schema diagrams and documentation;
- Works closely with members of the technical writing team to ensure uniformity in workflow and writing style;
- Participate in all phases of creating documentation for new applications;
- Manage project needs in terms of custom product and technical documentation;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Produces technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies;
- Knowledge and experience in CBRN material as well as an understanding of the hazards associated with their manufacture, transport and use;
- Ability to learn and troubleshoot new technology quickly and easily;
- Experience writing in an XML authoring environment using tools such as AEM, XMetaL, Oxygen, and Flare;
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills;
- Unafraid to display technical writer nerdery;
- Bachelor degree in English or Communications or 1-2 years experience in technical writing of software documentation;
- Must have the ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions, work procedures and other related materials;
- Position located in the Alpharetta, GA office;
- Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced environment;
- Experience with writing software help files;
- Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications;
- Prefer Bachelor of Science or Arts from an accredited university or college;
- Maintain a current internal documentation library;
- Experience in documenting APIs.