Technical Writer

International Executive Service Corps; City of Syracuse, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gromelski and Associates, Inc. (GAI) seeks a Technical Writer in Syracuse, NY with relocation assistance.

You will prepare, review, and maintain technical documents covering software, systems engineering, and field operations. Responsibilities include authoring and editing installation guides, user manuals, and data documentation; translating complex tech into clear end-user materials, and collaborating with engineers.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of technical writing in programs and contracts of a similar scope and complexity within the Federal Government is required.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and keep a DoD Secret Clearance (U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship).
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and maintenance documentation for complex systems.
• Ability to produce installation, troubleshooting, repair, configuration and user documentation.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit technical documentation for software and systems engineering, operations and testing.
• Create end-user guides, implementation guides and data definitions from multiple sources.
• Prepare field documentation from pamphlets, drawings, and SME consultations.
• Convert technical information into clear, reader-friendly manuals and user materials.

Skills

Technical writing

DoD docs

Engineering docs

End-user manuals

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Visio

Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Visio

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Nuance Power PDF

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Location Syracuse, NY (Relocation Assistance Available)

Gromelski and Associates, Inc. (GAI) partners with prime contractors to provide professional services. Key service areas include Engineering Design and Documentation; Software Development and Testing; System Integration, Testing and Evaluation; Lab Management and Field Installation; Integrated Logistics Support, Training Development and Delivery, Multimedia Support, and Technical System Support.

Technical Writer Job Description:

Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents for the including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Authors and edits technical documentation for all the project's hardware and software to include installation, troubleshooting, repair, configuration, and how-to documentation. Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.

Technical Writer Required Skills:

• Under general direction, responsible for independently writing technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity.
• Applies concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources.
• Produces defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems.
• Interprets engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures and to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information.
• Research highly technical subject matter, organizes information from multiple sources, and expresses technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers.
• Basic user proficiency with Adobe Photoshop (or comparable raster editing tool), Adobe Illustrator, and/or Vizio.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro or Nuance Power PDF Advanced.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Technical Writer Requirements:

• 3 - 5 years technical writing experience in programs and contracts of a similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government is required.
• Candidate m ust be able to obtain and keep a DoD Secret Clearance which means you must be a U.S. Citizen with no dual citizenship.

Job Location: Syracuse, New York (Relocation Assistance Available)

If you have reached our website in search of an employment opportunity or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Sarah Gromelski via email at [e-mail] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.