Senior Technical Writer

REETECH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education technology company in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Technical Writer for its IT Certification Program. The ideal candidate will develop curricula and instructional materials, analyze content for accessibility, and translate technical information into user-friendly language. Applicants should have at least 8 years of experience in training design and development, along with proven technical writing and MS Office skills. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while making content accessible to users.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing training curricula.
• 5 years of skill in writing technical and business documents.
• 5 years of experience in technical writing or communications.
• 4 years preferred knowledge of planning and organizing writing materials.
• 4 years preferred expert knowledge of MS Office Suite 2010.

Responsibilities

• Develop curricula, course outlines, and training materials.
• Analyze training content for accessibility and recommend changes.
• Consult with staff to gather information and translate technical content.

Skills

Experience designing and developing training curricula

Skill in writing technical and business documents

Experience in technical writing, journalism, or communications

Knowledge of planning and organizing writing materials

Expert knowledge of MS Office Suite 2010

Education

Accredited four-year college degree in relevant field

Job description

Essential Duties

The Technical Writer for IT Certification Program is intended to develop curricula, course outlines, instructional methods, training aids, manuals, and other instructional materials and products that would integrate DIR data and prerequisite skills tied to CTCM & CTCD certifications. Analyze training content for accessibility; and recommend changes to make content accessible and remediate accessibility issues. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, with a wide degree of latitude with given information on current IT Procurement. Consults with staff on the development of materials by gathering accurate information and translating technical content, including descriptions of concepts, process, and systems, into clear, user-friendly language.

Candidate Skills and Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Minimum Requirements

• 8 years required: Experience designing, developing and implementing training curricula. Develop training programs, including instructor‑led courses, job‑aids, videos, etc.
• 5 years required: Skill in writing technical and business documents, and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• 5 years required: Experience in technical writing, journalism, or communications work. Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in business administration, English, education, or a related field is generally preferred.
• 4 years preferred: Knowledge of the techniques and methods of planning, organizing, and writing various types of materials.
• 4 years preferred: Expert knowledge of MS Office Suite 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). A high degree of aptitude and flexibility to deliver training on a myriad of software products.