Technical Writer

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Strong business acumen and a desire to grow and learn
Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
Team orientation, leadership, humility, and confidence
Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage a portfolio or projects
Responsibilities
The Technical Writer (TW) reports to the Project Manager (PM)
The mission of the TW is to manage the R&D project documentation process from project selection to final tax technical project narrative, providing a personalized positive client experience
The TW is responsible for project sample selection, client Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) interview scheduling and completion, project narrative development, editing, and quality control
The overall standard is to deliver 80% of the final reports to clients within 60 days of the completion of project interviews
The TW will understand the definition of qualified research and development as defined in Section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations
The TW will support process improvement initiatives and team members as needed to achieve company goals
Develop technical expertise as well as educate our clients in our areas of specialization
Be a voice in the dynamic growth and improvement of the company
Develop and be accountable for attaining objectives individually and as part of the team
Interview SMEs, and document the interviews to support project qualifications for R&D tax credits
Job description
Acena Consulting is a fast-growing, privately-held professional services company that focuses on providing tax incentive calculation, documentation, and defense services to U.S. companies. We specialize in U.S. research and development tax credit and cost segregation services. Our team comprises CPAs, engineers, technical writers, associates, and staff support. Our culture and highly efficient process are key to its success and can be characterized as open, dynamic, team-oriented, nonpolitical, and fun. Employees are called team members and are enthusiastic, positive, resourceful, and supportive of each other.

We are a dynamic company that is constantly improving our operations. Successful team members embrace accountability, transparency, team orientation, confidence (without arrogance), relationships, and growth.

Your core values should align with ours. The Technical Writer (TW) reports to the Project Manager (PM).

The mission of the TW is to manage the R&D project documentation process from project selection to final tax technical project narrative, providing a personalized positive client experience.

The TW is responsible for project sample selection, client Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) interview scheduling and completion, project narrative development, editing, and quality control. The overall standard is to deliver 80% of the final reports to clients within 60 days of the completion of project interviews.

The TW will understand the definition of qualified research and development as defined in Section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations. The TW will support process improvement initiatives and team members as needed to achieve company goals.

Responsibilities
• Develop technical expertise as well as educate our clients in our areas of specialization
• Be a voice in the dynamic growth and improvement of the company
• Develop and be accountable for attaining objectives individually and as part of the team.
• Interview SMEs, and document the interviews to support project qualifications for R&D tax credits.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Strong business acumen and a desire to grow and learn
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Team orientation, leadership, humility, and confidence
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage a portfolio or projects
• Engineering, software, or other science background or experience are preferred.

United States
California
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