Technical Writer — Documentation & Standards

Adaptation; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptation seeks a mid-level Technical Writer in the United States to plan, write, edit, and verify high-quality documents from RFP through final acceptance. You will own assignments, liaise with project teams, and guide SMEs to produce accurate content.

You will develop system design documents, user guides, and training materials while ensuring compliance with contract requirements and corporate standards. Strong Word, SharePoint, and Visio skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in technical writing, construction, and submissions.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, or equivalent job-related experience.
• Experience drafting system design documents, user guides/manuals, and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Translates business needs into clearly defined, high-quality functional designs and specifications.
• Writes, rewrites, and verifies technical documents ensuring compliance with contract requirements and standards.
• Demonstrates strong grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
• Formats, proofs, and edits documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Creates new documentation and updates existing content.
• Interviews SMEs and researches to ensure technical accuracy.
• Collaborates with SMEs to resolve discrepancies and implement changes.
• Tracks and reports project progress from inception to production.

Skills

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Ability to work with SMEs

Editing and proofreading

Multi-project prioritization

Teamwork and independence

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Paint

Job description

Adaptation seeks a mid-level Technical Writer in the United States to plan, write, edit, and verify high-quality documents from RFP through final acceptance. You will own assignments, liaise with project teams, and guide SMEs to produce accurate content.

You will develop system design documents, user guides, and training materials while ensuring compliance with contract requirements and corporate standards. Strong Word, SharePoint, and Visio skills are essential.