Senior Technical Writer

Contact Government Services, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co, located in New York, is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Writer. You will provide analytical and documentation support for a significant Federal agency initiative, involving extensive drafting of technical documentation related to diverse IT projects.

Qualifications include 5+ years of experience in technical documentation development and excellent writing skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Drafting and development of technical documentation in IT projects.
• Assisting with both user and admin level documentation.
• Providing status reports for ongoing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical documentation related to various projects.
• Work with stakeholders to establish technical processes.
• Document projects throughout the software development lifecycle.

Skills

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

Experience with MS Office Suite including Visio

Job description

Senior Technical Writer

Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced

Department: Technology Support

CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer to provide consultative, analytical, and documentation support for a large Federal agency initiative.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• 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.

Ideally, You Will Also Have

• 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.