Technical Writer

Quivera Enterprises, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita Tribal Enterprises (WTE) is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to support the Indian Health Service Health IT Modernization Program. The writer will develop, edit, and maintain high-quality documentation for project delivery and federal reporting.

The role collaborates with SMEs, engineers, and program staff to produce clear, accurate documents such as PMPs, SOPs, onboarding manuals, and monthly reports. An onboarding period of ~90 days is anticipated.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required.
• 3–5 years of technical writing experience.
• Ability to read government contracts and statements of work.
• Strong proofreading and formatting skills.
• Section 508 accessibility experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit technical and program documentation including PMPs, risk plans, SOPs, onboarding materials, and monthly status reports.
• Collaborate with SMEs, engineers, and program staff to gather technical information and produce accurate documentation.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Perform editing and QA reviews to ensure clarity, accuracy, grammar, formatting and consistency.
• Maintain document version control and consistent formatting across deliverables.
• Create PowerPoint presentations, charts, diagrams, and visuals for documentation and reporting.
• Manage documentation repositories (SharePoint) and organize deliverables.
• Support PMO reporting and documentation requirements with consistent messaging.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Documentation

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Comms/Writing

Tools

SharePoint

Visio

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

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Technical Writer

Professional US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1206

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Job Summary

Wichita Tribal Enterprises (WTE) is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to support the Indian Health Service (IHS) Health IT Modernization Program. The Technical Writer will support the Program Management Office (PMO) by developing, editing, and maintaining high-quality technical and program documentation that supports project delivery and federal reporting requirements.

This role works under the direction of the Project Manager and collaborates closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), engineers, project managers, and program staff to produce documentation that supports program execution.

The Technical Writer will support the development of project deliverables, including Project Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, Change Management Procedures, Onboarding Manuals, Technical Presentations, Monthly Reports, PowerPoint Presentations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other documents to support project requirements and work products.

This position has an estimated ~90-day onboarding process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit technical and program documentation including Project Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, Change Management Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), onboarding materials, and monthly status reports.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), engineers, and program staff to gather technical information and produce accurate project documentation.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Perform editing and quality assurance reviews to ensure documentation meets standards for clarity, accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency.
• Maintain document version control and ensure consistent formatting, structure, and style across all program deliverables.
• Create PowerPoint presentations, charts, diagrams, and visual materials to support technical documentation and program reporting.
• Manage and maintain documentation repositories, including organizing project deliverables within SharePoint or other document management systems.
• Support program reporting and PMO documentation requirements while ensuring consistent messaging and presentation across all deliverables.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Technical Writing, or a related field.

Certifications are not required but may include:

• Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC)
• Project management training or certifications
• Technical writing or editing certifications

Section 508 Compliance Experience:

Section 508 Compliance Experience: Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, and remediating electronic documents, digital content, and/or information and communications technology (ICT) to ensure compliance withSection 508 accessibility requirements and applicable federal accessibility standards. Experience evaluating content for accessibility, identifying compliance issues, and implementing corrective actions to support access for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• 3-5 years of Technical Writing Experience
• Ability to write, edit, and format complex technical and program documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including technical staff, program managers, and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to read and interpret government contracts, statements of work, and program documentation.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively across diverse, cross-functional teams of growth, operations, and corporate staff, and assigned technical experts
• Follow style guides such as the Chicago Manual of Style, MLA, and AP Style
• Write clearly and informatively and edit work as needed
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Intermediate knowledge of Visio is preferred, not required
• Exceptional proofreading and formatting skills.
• Proficiency in desktop publishing
• Advanced grammar and editing skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government contracts preferred.
• Current Public Trust clearance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Wichita Tribal Enterprises (WTE), a Quivera company, is a 100% tribally owned and SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business. WTE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.