Remote Technical Writer — Complex System Documentation

Nhassociates; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nhassociates seeks a technical writer to develop, write, edit, and maintain manuals and user guides for complex systems. This is a 3-month engagement with potential extension, focused on delivering print and online documentation while coordinating with stakeholders.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong MS Office skills, and meticulous editing abilities. Candidate must thrive in a virtual environment and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 4-year (Bachelor’s) degree preferred; however, directly applicable work experience will be considered for equivalency.
• 9 years of applicable experience
• Ability to work in a virtual environment
• Proficient in most MS Office Software
• Excellent grammar and spelling skills
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constant changing priorities
• Strong people skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with business and technical teams

Responsibilities

• Drafts, edits, and rewrites material of a technical nature, including manuals, user guides, and technical documentation for presentations
• Coordinates with stakeholders to ensure that the user documentation meets all users’ needs
• Analyzes products to determine user information needs
• Coordinates documentation and on-line help requirements with project and technical managers
• Researches, writes, edits, compiles, revises, and reviews end-user documentation, both print and on-line
• Creates effective graphics, flow charts, and diagrams for inclusion in documentation
• Edits and proofreads technical materials using standard editing marks
• Coordinates the review, update, and approval of all material by appropriate stakeholders
• Adheres to project-imposed deadlines and processes
• If required, ensures material is compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Assists in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Analyzes documentation products and generates initiatives or submits recommendations to improve quality

Skills

MS Office

Strong communication

Excellent grammar

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PDF remediation

Job description

Nhassociates seeks a technical writer to develop, write, edit, and maintain manuals and user guides for complex systems. This is a 3-month engagement with potential extension, focused on delivering print and online documentation while coordinating with stakeholders.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong MS Office skills, and meticulous editing abilities. Candidate must thrive in a virtual environment and meet deadlines.