Mid Level Technical WriterWe are seeking a mid level Technical Writer that will be responsible for planning, writing, editing, and verifying high-quality technical documents!The ideal candidate:Takes ownership of assignments by working with software developers and project teams to document project deliverables from RFP to final acceptance.Ensures compliance with all contract and corporate requirements and standards.Liaises with project teams in other parts of the company. Guides other personnel (e.g., programmers, engineers, other subject matter experts (SMEs) associated with documentation projects, as required.Duties and Responsibilities:Translates business needs and requirements into clearly defined and documented detailed, high-quality functional design and system specifications and documentationWrites, rewrites, and verifies high-quality technical documents (e.g., system design documents, project management-related plans, user guides/manuals, and training materials) ensuring compliance with all contract requirements and corporate quality standardsDemonstrates excellent grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation skillsDemonstrates proper formatting, proofreading, and editing skillsCreates new technical documentation and updates existing documentationExamines documents to verify completeness and accuracy of data and makes changes as neededInterviews SMEs and conducts necessary research to write and compile technically accurate contentWorks with SMEs to resolve discrepancies and compile required changes to documentsProvides documentation project management as assignedTracks and reports progress of projects from inception through productionOther duties may be assignedSkills:Advanced experience and skills using Microsoft WordExperience authoring a variety of document types, including system design documents, project management-related plans, user guides/manuals, and training materialsConnects with SMEs and proactively works to become familiar with TransCore's software and methodologiesPossesses strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to work with a variety of stakeholdersCapable of creating original content using available resources, including Request for Proposals, Requirements Traceability Matrix, Business Rules, and ProposalsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and appropriately prioritize workload to meet client deadlinesAdvanced problem-solving skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesAbility to work as part of a team and independentlyAttention to detailAdvanced skills using Microsoft Word (including creating, editing, deleting styles; track changes; and maintaining proper version control), Excel, and PowerPointExperience working with SharePoint sites and graphic software (e.g., Paint, Visio, etc.)Good understanding of the Agile software development life cycleCompletes special projects and provides proposal support as assignedExperience and Education: 5+ years of professional experience in technical writing, construction, and submissions.
Experience as a Technical Writer is strongly desired. Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, or equivalent job-related experience.Supervision: Reports to Documentation Manager.Rate: $45 - $50 hourly DOEABOUT ADAPTATIONJoin ADAPTATION as we are building a strong team! We provide public sector and Fortune 500 companies with transformation consulting services to help understand new ways of working. We partner with our clients, integrators, and technology experts to enable us to focus on our core competency – people and their journey through transformation.