Technical Writers for USPTO IT Support

Management Applications, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Virginia is looking for Technical Writers for a long-term contract with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Applicants should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with project management expertise. The role involves developing user guides and managing documentation related to technical writing. Strong experience with tools like Microsoft Project Professional and SharePoint is essential. Candidates must submit a resume and minimum salary requirements to be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical writing and documentation standardization.
• Ability to explain technical matters to non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in project management for documenting and planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop user guides and technical documentation.
• Conduct technical reviews and ensure documentation standards.
• Supervise junior technical writers as necessary.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Administrative skills

Project management skills

Experience with Microsoft Project Professional

Experience with Microsoft SharePoint

Tools

Microsoft Project Professional

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Management Applications, Inc., a leading provider of Network Management, Design and Implementation is seeking Technical Writers for a long-term contract with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

The mission of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is to promote industrial and technical progress and to strengthen the national economy through the administration of laws and regulations related to United States patents and trademarks. USPTO conducts its mission by examining patent and trademark applications, issuing patents and registering trademarks, disseminating patent and trademark information to the public, and encouraging a domestic and international climate in which intellectual property can flourish. The agency is comprised of two major components – the patent organization and the trademark organization. The organizations are supported by business units comprised of engineers, scientists, attorneys, analysts and computer specialists and have a combined workforce that exceeds twelve thousand (12,000) Federal employees and approximately two hundred fifty (250) regional employees.

Personnel must possess excellent communication skills (e.g., excellent written and verbal communication skills acquired via customer service work). Excellent verbal communication skills include the ability to establish a professional rapport with customers; be a good listener and obtain required information; see things from another person’s perspective; express knowledge in a clear, simple manner; explain technical matters to non-technical people; and be able to uphold the interests of the USPTO and convince others by making valid and relevant points in a professional manner. Excellent written communication skills includes ensuring text is accurate and is expressed in clear, straightforward manner.

Personnel must possess administrative and project management skills. The USPTO uses Microsoft Project Professional for all project management needs and Microsoft SharePoint for documentation version control and repository needs. Staff should be skilled with these tools to electronically update project plans and upload documents to our EMS.

Senior Technical Writer

Experience in technical writing, standardization of documentation, technical reviews and development of user guides and other information media.

Principal Technical Writer

Advanced experience in technical writing, standardization of documentation, technical reviews and development of user guides and other information media. Perform in a supervisory role as necessary.

Areas of IT Support for the USPTO:

• 1. Desktop Deployments and Moves
• 2. Desktop Field Support
• 3. Warehouse Operations Support
• 5. Technical Writing / Document Development
• 6. Test & Evaluation Hardware Support
• 7. Security Operations & Enterprise Monitoring
• 8. Release Control Branch Support
• 9. Network Operations & Maintenance
• 10. Network Cabling
• 11. Collaboration Services and Support
• 12. Authorization & Assessment (A&A)
• 13. Remote Site End User Support
• 14. Electronic Business Center Support
• 15. Future Requirements

Job Application Instructions:

To be considered for these positions please submit a clear and concise resume (2 pages max.) as well as your minimum salary requirements. We will NOT consider your application without the REQUIRED minimum salary requirements.