Technical Writer/Editor Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Technical Writer/Editor to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in policy development, assessment, analysis, review, recommendations, preparation, and promulgation for all Government agencies;
- Develop, gather, and disseminate technical information among customers, designers, and manufacturers;
- Research, develop and document technical design specifications and test scripts;
- Review and recommend edits and updates to guidance and other award monitoring and oversight documents;
- Review documents to ensure compliance and continuity with style guidelines;
- Maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation;
- Produce electronic documentation in addition to hard copy manuals;
- Record and produce meeting minutes;
- Plan, develop, organize, write and edit reports, operational procedures and manuals;
- Manage updates and revisions to technical literature;
- Update references, hyperlinks, instructions, and other relevant content and submit the revised documents;
- Provide a cover letter summarizing all recommended changes;
- Work with designated staff to publish document updates.
Requirements:
- Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
- Preparing Guide files for Bulletin reviews;
- Gathering and incorporating feedback from business partners;
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Extensive analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, grammar, and editorial skills, with attention to detail;
- Proficiency in Adobe Professional;
- Experience in prioritization and multi-tasking under strict deadlines;
- Experience with Workiva software a plus;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Excellent writing skills to be able to explain technical information clearly, with written or oral communications;
- Demonstrated expertise in supporting U.S. Federal Government outreach and strategic communications and publications;
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently and in a team setting;
- Ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences;
- Experience in technical writing and technical communications.