Technical Writer 4

Overview: We are currently hiring for a Technical Writer that will be supporting the Veterans Administration in Martinsburg, WV.
This position will encompass the tasks associated with being a technical writer and technical knowledge of Enterprise Network Infrastructures and Operation.
Experience and Skills: Responsible for the entire documentation lifecycle and for the preparation, writing, proofreading, maintenance, and management of technical documents, such as software and systems engineering, system operations, user documents, training materials, installation guides, standard operations procedures, reports, and project deliverables.
This position relies on effective engagement with many groups who may not be professional writers but experts in their fields.
The best candidate will intelligently gather input from multiple stakeholders and deal effectively with ambiguous or missing information.
Experience at organizing material and completing writing assignments in accordance to existing set of standards regarding order, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Knows when to recommend revisions, format changes, alternative methods of information presentation, or other changes to ensure that the publication contributes to fulfilling the agency's mission and provides the critical information needed by the intended audience and yet remain in compliance with VA Directives, Handbooks, and Memorandums.
The successful candidate must be able to use a variety of word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and document repository tools; in addition, they will have a working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft SharePoint.
The successful candidate must be able to schedule meetings, create agendas, provide high-level summaries, and identify and track the progression of action items.
In addition, the candidate must be able to create procedural documents from meeting recordings/meeting minutes.
The successful candidate must be able to originate or document existing processes that define how tasks are accomplished.
In addition, the candidate must be able to translate complex topics to audience appropriate levels.
The successful candidate must be able to meet deadlines by establishing priorities to effectively meet schedule dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval.
The successful candidate shall review written work products to ensure that they are of the highest quality prior to the customer review and acceptance.
Must be able to pass a government Tier 4 High Background Investigation.
Responsibilities: Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
Conducts quality review of materials.
Translates complex data into user-friendly text for print and electronic publications, such as technical journals, user and training manuals, government proposals, websites and podcasts.
Gathers information through research, statistical reports and interviews with technical staff.
Develops cataloging systems, and maintains records, files, electronic media and archiving of information for publications.
Assists in preparing material for technical seminars and business forums.
May be called upon to assist in technical or business presentations in such meetings as business or customer needs require.
Selects or recommends use of layouts, graphics, drawings, tables, exhibits, illustrations, charts, or storyboards to amplify or clarify publications objectives.
Qualifications: Bachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience) Required Skills and Experience Preferred Skills and Experience Clearance Required: Company Overview: GovCIO is a team of transformers-people who are passionate about transforming government IT.
Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.
But we can't do it alone.
We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people.
We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission.
Are you ready to be a transformer? We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EOE, including disability/vets.
Posted Pay Range The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Posted Salary Range: USD $81,850.
00 - USD $130,950.
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