Technical Writer - 16-01054

Akraya Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and consulting firm is seeking a professional skilled in documentation and technical writing. The role involves developing flowcharts and organization charts using iGrafx, translating technical concepts into clear documents, and managing the documentation lifecycle. Candidates should be proficient in creating training manuals and reviewing technical documents. This is a W2 contract position lasting over 12 months, based in San Francisco, California.

Qualifications

• Develop flowcharts and organization charts (iGrafx preferred, Visio acceptable).
• Translate technical concepts into easy-to-understand documentation.
• Interview and collaborate with subject matter experts for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Write and format large-scale training manuals.
• Review documents drafted by engineers and SMEs.
• Manage document publication and lifecycle.

Skills

iGrafx

Documentation

Technical Writing

Tools

Visio

Job description

Akraya, Inc has consistently ranked among the Best Places to Work by Staffing Industry Analysts and the San Francisco Business Journal. A multiple award-winning, provider of Staffing and Consulting services, we focus on IT, Engineering, Creative and Marketing talent. Akraya has extensive experience supporting Fortune 500 and hot emerging start-ups. Founded in 2001, Akraya is a certified woman and minority-owned, Bay Area Green Business.

For over a decade, Akraya has become a preferred vendor of service and talent for across the US and worldwide.

Job Description

Primary Skills: IGrafix,Documentation

Job Duration:12+ Months

Contract Type: Only W2

Qualifications:

Flowcharts and organization charts development (iGrafx Preferred, Visio is acceptable)

Documentation Development: Translates technical concepts and information into documentation that is easy to understand and used for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Subject Matter Collection: Interviews and collaborates with subject matter experts, develops document content, applies GDI principals, facilitates document reviews and revisions, and manages ongoing documentation issues and lifecycle

Documentation Development: Assimilates information and takes clear, comprehensive notes covering technical subjects and company-specific language /acronyms.

Technical Writing: Writes and formats large-scale training manuals in the appropriate publishing software, creating indexes, table of contents and links between sections.

Document Review: Reviews documents drafted by engineers and subject matter experts (SMEs).

Document Lifecycle: Manages document publication, issues, and lifecycle.

Additional Information

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