Technical Writer (RR1093)

HART Technologies, Inc.; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K match

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HART Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Technical Writer to support DoD projects in Dahlgren, VA. The role will create and revise manuals, reports, brochures, and articles for product teams.

The ideal candidate is mission-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; US citizenship and DoD clearance preferred. You will meet with engineers and project managers to learn about products, plan writing processes, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent writing and grammatical skills.

Responsibilities

• Writes and edits reference manuals and product manuals.
• Writes and edits procedural documentation such as user guides and manuals.
• Determines the publication type best suited for the project.
• Meets with engineers, programmers, and project managers to learn about products or processes.
• Researches product samples to fully understand the product.
• Assesses audience needs and adjusts tone and terminology accordingly.
• Plans writing processes and sets timelines and deadlines.
• Creates diagrams, charts, and visual aids with designers to aid understanding.
• Gathers feedback from customers, designers, and manufacturers to improve documents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Writing and editing

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Clear technical writing

Meeting deadlines

Independent work

Proofreading

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Technical Writing/Business Admin or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

HART Technologies, Inc is hiring for a Technical Writer to provide direct support for DoD projects in Dahlgren, VA. This position will create and revise technical documents such as manuals, reports, brochures, or articles.

Candidates who are mission-oriented, organized, and enjoy a fast-passed team environment, are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Writes and edits technical documents including reference manuals and product manuals.
• Writes and edits procedural documentation such as user guides and manuals.
• Determines the type of publication that will best serve the project requirements.
• Meets with engineers, programmers, and project managers to learn about specific products or processes.
• Researches product samples to fully understand product.
• Assesses the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjusts tone and technical terms used to meet those needs and to ensure understanding.
• Plans writing processes and sets timelines and deadlines.
• Creates or works with graphic designers to create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to assist readers in understanding a product or process.
• Gathers feedback from customers, designers, and manufacturers to improve technical documents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Business Administration or related field required OR equivalent applicable experience.
• Three years of related experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent writing and grammatical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to present complex data in clear, concise text.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently.
• Ability to edit and proofread work of colleagues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

Preferred:

• Current active DoD Security Clearance

Compensation Range

• Salary - $50k-$70k

What We Offer

HART offers a competitive annual salary plus paid time off, matching 401K, along with comprehensive Medical, Dental and Long term/Short Term Disability insurance, and tuition re-imbursement. We value innovation, continuous learning, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The compensation range listed above is a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role as defined at the time of posting. Actual salary or hourly wage may vary depending on a variety of factors - including the exact duties of the position, the applicant's education, experience and skill set, internal pay equity, prevailing market rates, any relevant collective-bargaining agreements, and applicable legal requirements.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.