Technical Writer (0045)

OCT Consulting, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Retirement savings 401K with employer

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Dis.,

Training Benefits

Job summary

OCT Consulting LLC is seeking a Technical Writer to support our DoD-focused client. The role involves drafting and editing technical publications, reports, and presentations for senior leadership and staff, in clear language suitable for diverse audiences.

You will produce manuals, white papers, and communications plans, ensuring quality and timely delivery while collaborating with program office staff and engineers to incorporate technical information into user-friendly documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years prior experience in technical writing/communications strategy and implementation.
• Experience writing for federal government acquisitions and program management-related organizations.
• Must have experience writing and editing complex technical material using established practices, standards, and guidance including the application of technical communications.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented style.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google suite.
• Must possess an active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise scientific/technical documentation in simple languages for a wide range of stakeholders.
• Produce documentation training materials, white papers, user manuals, reports, process diagrams and workflows, presentations, and studies.
• Review and edit project documents for spelling, grammar, context, flow, and clarity with precision.
• Manage multiple writing projects with various deadlines.
• Support in analyzing, developing, and editing presentations, manuals, data diagrams, and complex reports.
• Collaborate with program office staff to research and publish reports.
• Support the workflow process to ensure timely revision cycles and distribution of publications.
• Comply with established quality processes to ensure accuracy and usability.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Federal government experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Technical Writer (0045)

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

OCT is looking for a Technical Writer to support our client. The client directs, administers, and provides guidance to the DoD Components and DoD representatives to U.S. missions. Technical Writer will assist with editorial support, communication plans, and crafting critical documents, reports, summaries, and studies for senior leadership and staff.

Role:

• Draft and revise scientific/technical documentation in simple languages to be understood by a wide range of stakeholders
• Produces documentation training materials, white papers, user manuals, reports, process diagrams and workflows, presentations, strategic plans, guidance, communications plans, studies, briefings, and meeting minutes/notes. Prepares such materials in a variety of forms (documents, PowerPoints, web pages, etc.)
• Reviews and edits project critical documents and artifacts for spelling, grammar, context, flow, and clarity; Precision in execution is required
• Manage writing multiple projects with various deadlines
• Support in analyzing, developing, and editing presentations, manuals, data diagrams, and complex reports
• Collaborate with program office staff to research and publish reports
• Supports the workflow process to ensure the successful completion of each revision cycle and distribution of technical publications
• Complies with established quality processes to ensure accuracy, ease of use, and timely delivery of each revision cycle content
• Writes technical publications content as directed
• Conducts reviews and analyzes technical documents to gain a thorough understanding of how complex systems operate and how they are to be integrated into technical manuals to provide the end user with the level of text and graphics
• Consults with internal/ external customers and engineering to create/revise technical manuals to support the department/corporate operating priorities
• Provide input to management on new processes or technology for integration into the technical publications business model
• Assist in developing solutions for overcoming the technology/technical issues introduced by outside suppliers for incorporation into existing manuals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a major in English, Communications, Journalism or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years prior experience in technical writing/communications strategy and implementation
• At least 8 years of experience writing for federal government acquisitions and program management-related organizations or equivalent organizations.
• Must have experience writing and editing complex technical material drafted by others using established practices, standards, and guidance including the application of technical communications.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented style.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google suite.
• Must possess an active DoD Secret clearance..

Benefits

The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry-leading provider with 3% employer matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits

Salary: $70,000-100,000 commensurate with experience, education, etc.

About OCT

OCT Consulting LLC is a SmallBusiness (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.