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Technical Writer
Why should you consider joining MicroPact? Because it’s rewarding.
Our focus on outcomes and innovate-like-crazy approach has helped us become of the fastest growing companies in the Washington, DC area. MicroPact serves over 140 Federal agencies as well as Fortune 500 organizations through the development of advanced Data Tracking and Business Process Management software.
MicroPact is seeking an energetic and motivated individual as Technical Writer at our Herndon, VA location. This position offers a collaborative, engaging and challenging work environment, extensive opportunities for professional growth, excellent compensation and a fully-paid company benefits package.
Position Summary
The Technical Writer drafts, updates and/or edits technical documents for internal and external facing projects. Examples of technical documentation include user manuals, programmer guides, administration guides, technical training materials, business requirements, functional requirements, technical specifications, test plans and test cases, business process definitions, and related technical materials. The Technical Writer must be able to communicate technical specifications and instructions clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Draft update and edit technical documents
- Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing subject matter experts, by observing and using software applications, and through the incorporation of technical content from a variety of sources
- The creation of suitable charts, diagrams, and graphics to illustrate concepts contained in the documentation
- Establishes and creates style guidelines and standard templates to meet business needs
Requirements
- Experience authoring documentation and materials in accordance with SDLC requirements
- Experience interviewing and collecting requirements from users/stakeholders and capturing in BPM notation
- Experience authoring documentation for Java software products and applications preferred
- Minimum 2 years technical experience (ie., development, testing, QA, DBA, help desk)
- 5 years of technical writing experience
- Bachelor's degree
- US Citizen, clearable
- Demonstrated success in managing projects and programs that support business objectives from concept through execution
- Strong proofreading and editing skills
- Advanced proficiency with MS office applications including Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint
- Abilities to: work independently and as part of a team, work closely with technical staff, handle multiple concurrent documentation assignments, and communicate technical specifications and instructions clearly and effectively
Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to employment@micropact.com
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