Technical Writer

The Net America Corporation; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous compensation

Job summary

The Net America Corporation in Reston, VA, is looking for a Technical Writer proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint. This role involves technical editing and developing documentation like Standard Operating Procedures and executive briefings, requiring strong consulting and analytical skills.

Applicants must be US citizens and clearable to a public trust. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package. Interested candidates should include salary requirements in their cover letter.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with MS Word, able to create templates and debug issues.
• 3+ years of proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint.
• 2+ years of experience in transforming ideas into graphics.
• Familiarity with style guides and document templates.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance activities on documents.
• Technical editing of project deliverables, writing and editing.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and documentation.
• Create PowerPoint presentations for executive briefings.

Skills

MS Word expertise

MS Office Suite proficiency

Graphic representation skills

Knowledge of style guides

Job description

The Net America Corporation is a Woman-owned firm specializing in Multi-Channel Contact Centers & Help Desk Services, IT/Software Engineering & Development, Organizational & Program Management, Peer Review & Grants Management and Conference & Logistics Support.

Job Description

The net.AMERICA Corporation is seeking a Technical Writer to edit and assist in the development and writing of technical documentation. The role involves technical editing, basic PMO skills and expert knowledge of MS PowerPoint. The person in this role will work with the client to develop Standard Operating Procedures, document processes and develop PowerPoint presentations for Executive leadership briefings. This person must possess consulting and analytic skills to determine requirements for documentation and briefings. Person must be willing to work alone and within groups as well as with senior client staff.

Qualifications

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Job Duty 1 with % of time -Performing quality assurance activities on documents – 40%
• Job Duty 2 with % of time -Technical editing of project deliverables. Must be proficient at both writing and editing of project documents - 60%

Required Skills:

• Must be a super user of MS Word– must have the ability to create document templates and de-bug MS Word issues. – 3yrs
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite and specifically PowerPoint. – 3yrs
• Must be able to identify and transform thoughts and ideas into graphic representations. - 2 years
• Must have knowledge of the use of style guides and templates.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of IT industry terminology and methodology.
• Knowledge of consulting techniques and requirements analysis.

MUST BE A U.S CITIZEN

MUST BE CLEARABLE TO A PUBLIC TRUST

Location: Reston, VA and Bluemont, Va (2-3 days/week)

Duration: May 14th to December 14, 2016

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your application! Please indicate salary requirements in cover letter. The Net. America Corporation offers a generous comprehensive benefits package.

The net.AMERICA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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