Technical Writer Specialist

Job description

Job Title: Technical Writer Specialist

Location: Stafford, VA

Job Summary: We are seeking a full-time Technical Writer Specialist to support our valued Department of Defense (DoD) customer. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather, analyze, and compose technical information.

• Ensure the use of proper technical terminology.

• Translate technical information into clear, readable documents for both technical and non-technical personnel.

• Edit functional descriptions, systems specifications, user's manuals, deliverables, and documents.

• Review documentation for accuracy of grammar and punctuation, and perform quality control to ensure consistency of writing style.

• Utilize established templates or design document layouts to assist project/program managers with the preparation of official documents.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent writing skills, including understanding of grammatical rules, punctuation, sentence structure, and active/passive voice.

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

• Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate information.

• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized, able to manage priorities to meet deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Benefits:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.

• 401(k).

• Paid Holidays.

• Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.

• Paid time off.

• Health Spending Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance.

• Team building events.

• Performance awards.

Estimated Salary: $65,000 - $+0,000 per year.