Remote Technical Documentation Specialist

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a Knowledge Management Specialist to research and compile technical data for manuals, articles, job aids, templates, and procedures. You will determine publication needs by consulting with technical staff and reviewing drawings and published materials.

You will ensure accuracy, apply DoDAF and IEEE standards, and maintain AMA/APA/CSE writing styles while collaborating in a remote, distributed team.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in English, communications, or technical writing.
• 1-2 years of experience in technical writing, documentation, or knowledge management.
• Excellent command of English grammar, style, and editing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Experience with desktop publishing tools from Adobe and Microsoft.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into clear, audience-appropriate documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, distributed team environment.
• US citizenship and ability to undergo a federal background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Works with internal teams and subject matter experts to understand content and documentation needs.
• Analyzes existing content for reuse and single-sourcing opportunities.
• Reviews drawings, specifications, and product samples with designers and developers.
• Uses graphics to improve end users' understanding of the system.
• Translates development requirements into documentation changes and complies with standards.
• Proofs documentation for spelling, grammar, and style consistency.
• Assesses project requirements to determine scope and documentation products.
• Ensures documentation complies with policy requirements and end-user needs.
• Produces clear, concise, and comprehensible technical documentation.
• Gathers usability feedback from customers, designers, and manufacturers.

Skills

Editing

Technical writing

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Information Science, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Adobe/Microsoft desktop publishing tools

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a Knowledge Management Specialist to research and compile technical data for manuals, articles, job aids, templates, and procedures. You will determine publication needs by consulting with technical staff and reviewing drawings and published materials.

You will ensure accuracy, apply DoDAF and IEEE standards, and maintain AMA/APA/CSE writing styles while collaborating in a remote, distributed team.