Senior Technical Writer

Cgsfederal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Contact Government Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to develop and draft documentation across IT projects, in collaboration with project stakeholders, and to document projects through the SDLC.

The role requires strong writing, 5+ years in technical documentation, experience with user docs, and familiarity with Agile; candidates should be able to work independently or with a team and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• 5+ years experience with development of technical documentation.
• 3+ years experience with development of user documentation.
• Fluency with Agile project management methodology.
• Ability to produce quality work independently or in a group setting.
• Experience with MS Office Suite including Visio.
• Willingness and ability to pass background check/security screening.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and development of technical documentation related to a variety of projects in the IT space.
• Work closely with project stakeholders to establish technical processes and procedures.
• Document projects through the SDLC.
• Provide status reports for multiple ongoing projects and related documentation efforts.
• Assist with both user and admin level documentation.

Skills

Writing & Communication

Technical documentation

User documentation

Agile methodology

Independent / teamwork

Background check readiness

Tools

MS Office Suite including Visio

Job description

Senior Technical Writer

Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced

Department: Technology Support

Responsibilities

• Drafting and development of technical documentation related to a variety of projects in the IT space.
• Work closely with project stakeholders to establish technical processes and procedures.
• Document projects through the SDLC.
• Provide status reports for multiple ongoing projects and related documentation efforts.
• Assist with both user and admin level documentation.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• 5+ years experience with development of technical documentation.
• 3+ years experience with development of user documentation.
• Fluency with industry standard technical summary and reporting techniques including Agile project management methodology.
• Ability to produce quality work independently or in a group setting.
• Experience with MS Office Suite including Visio.
• Willingness and ability to pass background check/security screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Business Intelligence/Analysis applications.
• Experience with Government software development policies and procedures.
• Client facing communication experience.
• Federal Agency issued security clearance.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.