Technical Writer and Editor

Agile5 Technologies, Inc.; Fairmont (WV); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile5 Technologies, Inc. is urgently seeking a Mid-Level Technical Writer/Editor to join their team. This full-time position involves researching and creating technical documentation for government projects, requiring at least 5 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will work closely with diverse teams to ensure clarity and compliance in technical documents, while maintaining a collaborative environment. Candidates must possess an active Secret security clearance and have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 5 years of technical writing and editing experience.
• Proven ability to develop clear documentation and maintain style guides.
• Active Secret (S) security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit technical content for a Government client.
• Maintain the documentation style guide and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather information.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Collaboration

Agile methodology

Content management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in information security, cybersecurity, computer engineering, computer science, or closely related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About Agile5: Agile5 Technologies, Inc., is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Information Technology (IT) services firm that specializes in the design, development, testing, integration, and maintenance of enterprise software systems. We believe our employees are the company's most valuable asset. We are invested in seeing our employees grow in their careers, while maintaining a work/life balance. We have an immediate, full-time need for a skilled, energetic, and driven Technical Writer and Editor.

Description: The Mid-Level Technical Writer/Editor will research, outline, write, and edit new and existing technical content for a Government client, collaborating with various departments on multiple complex work assignments. Operating with appreciable latitude, the successful candidate will independently gather information, develop comprehensive documentation, and maintain style guides, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of technical writing and editing experience, though certifications or past work demonstrating equivalent expertise may be considered, with a proven ability to contribute to deliverables and present effective solutions for complex documentation needs within an Agile environment.

Technical Writer And Editor Job Duties

• Research, outline, write, and edit new and existing content while collaborating with various departments to understand project requirements.
• Gather information from subject matter experts independently to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
• Work with development and support leads to identify documentation repositories, revise and edit content, and determine the best solution for data compilation and centralized storage.
• Research, create, and maintain information architecture templates that comply with organizational and legal standards and facilitate easy data migration.
• Develop content in alternative media forms to ensure maximum usability, maintaining a consistent and cohesive voice across all documentation.
• Ensure all documents follow the organization's style guide and ensure consistency in presentation.
• Maintain the style guide, suggesting revisions as appropriate to reflect changes in documentation practices.
• Revise and edit existing documentation to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to best practices.
• Create and manage user support/reference guides tailored to various technical audiences.
• Ensure all documentation upholds legal and organizational standards and is prepared for easy integration or migration.
• Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and SAFe.
• Provide team specific training as needed.

Security Clearance Requirements: Active Secret (S) required. Candidates must already possess this clearance level upon applying.

Experience Requirements: 5 years of recent relevant experience in fields such as software development, information technology, engineering, scientific research, healthcare, or manufacturing.

Education Requirements: Minimum bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution in information security, cybersecurity, computer engineering, computer science, or closely related technical field; or the equivalent combination of experience and training related to task scope and objectives.

Desired Skills / Qualifications: Proven expertise in technical writing and editing, demonstrated through a strong portfolio showcasing the creation of various technical documents (e.g., manuals, specifications, user guides) with exceptional clarity and accuracy, along with proficiency in relevant documentation tools and content management systems; a strong understanding of documentation standards and experience working collaboratively are highly valued

Location: Remote, local to Clarksburg, WV preferred

Status: Full time

Schedule: Day shift, Monday-Friday

Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long durations of time. Also, must be able to continuously operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Travel Required: No

This job description is subject to change at any time.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.